HeyRuaHow to say “leisure” in Irish
- Irish:
- fóillíocht
- English:
- leisure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-lee-ukht” /ˈfoːlʲiːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fóillíochta, na fóillíochta (e.g. ionad fóillíochta, leisure centre)
What does “fóillíocht” mean?
- leisure
- Free time when you are not working and can relax or do what you enjoy.Also: free time, spare time, recreation.
“Fóillíocht” with the article
Here is fóillíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an fhóillíocht
the leisure
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fóillíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fóillíocht, the Irish word for leisure.
Níl mórán ama fóillíochta agam an tseachtain seo.
I don't have much leisure time this week.
Téim go dtí an t-ionad fóillíochta gach Satharn.
I go to the leisure centre every Saturday.
Caitheann sí a cuid ama fóillíochta ag léamh.
She spends her leisure time reading.
Tá an fhóillíocht tábhachtach don tsláinte.
Leisure is important for health.
Is maith liom siúl i m'am fóillíochta.
I like walking in my spare time.
Tá níos mó ama fóillíochta ag daoine anois.
People have more leisure time now.
Osclaíodh lárionad fóillíochta nua sa bhaile.
A new leisure centre opened in the town.
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Leisure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leisure?
The Irish for leisure is fóillíocht (pronounced “FOH-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fóillíocht in Irish?
Fóillíocht is said like “FOH-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfoːlʲiːəxt̪/).
Does fóillíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fóillíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fóillíocht change to fhóillíocht or bhfóillíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fóillíocht becomes m'fhóillíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfóillíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fóillíocht' and 'scíth'?
'Fóillíocht' is leisure or free time in general, while 'scíth' means a rest, as in 'ag ligean mo scíthe' (taking a rest).
