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Judo in Irish (Júdó): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for judo is júdó, a masculine noun.
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How to say “judo” in Irish

Irish:
júdó
English:
judo
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“JOO-doh”  /ˈdʒuːd̪ˠoː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
júdó, an júdó (e.g. rang júdó, judo class)

What does “júdó” mean?

judo
A Japanese martial art and sport in which two people try to throw or hold each other down.Also: martial art, self-defence sport.

“Júdó” with the article

Here is júdó after the article (an t-alt).

an júdó
the judo
No change after an

“Júdó” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using júdó, the Irish word for judo.

Déanann mo dheartháir júdó gach Satharn.
My brother does judo every Saturday.
Is spórt Seapánach é an júdó.
Judo is a Japanese sport.
Tá rang júdó agam tráthnóna inniu.
I have a judo class this evening.
Bhuaigh sí bonn óir sa júdó.
She won a gold medal in judo.
Fuair sé crios dubh i júdó anuraidh.
He got a black belt in judo last year.
Ba mhaith liom tosú ar júdó.
I'd like to start judo.
Tá club júdó nua sa bhaile.
There is a new judo club in town.

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Judo in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for judo?

The Irish for judo is júdó (pronounced “JOO-doh”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce júdó in Irish?

Júdó is said like “JOO-doh” (IPA /ˈdʒuːd̪ˠoː/).

Does júdó have a plural?

No plural form is given for júdó in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How do I say 'I do judo' in Irish?

Say 'Déanaim júdó' or 'Bím ag déanamh júdó'.

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