HeyRuaHow to say “jogger” in Irish
- Irish:
- bogshodaire
- English:
- jogger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOG-hod-ur-eh” /ˈbˠɔɡˌhɔd̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- bogshodairí (joggers)
- Genitive singular:
- bogshodaire, an bhogshodaire (e.g. bróga an bhogshodaire, the jogger's shoes)
- Genitive plural:
- bogshodairí, na mbogshodairí (e.g. club na mbogshodairí, the joggers' club)
What does “bogshodaire” mean?
- jogger
- A person who runs at a slow, steady pace for exercise.Also: runner, jogging person.
“Bogshodaire” with the article
The plural of jogger in Irish is bogshodairí. Here is bogshodaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bogshodaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bogshodaire, the Irish word for jogger.
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Jogger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jogger?
The Irish for jogger is bogshodaire (pronounced “BOG-hod-ur-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bogshodairí.
How do you pronounce bogshodaire in Irish?
Bogshodaire is said like “BOG-hod-ur-eh” (IPA /ˈbˠɔɡˌhɔd̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of jogger in Irish?
The plural of bogshodaire is bogshodairí; with the article, na bogshodairí means “the joggers”. The genitive plural is bogshodairí, as in club na mbogshodairí (the joggers' club).
Why does bogshodaire change to bhogshodaire or mbogshodaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bogshodaire becomes mo bhogshodaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbogshodaire (eclipsis).
What is the word for the activity of jogging?
The activity is 'bogshodar', for example 'Téim ag bogshodar gach maidin', I go jogging every morning.
