HeyRuaHow to say “motorcycling” in Irish
- Irish:
- gluaisrothaíocht
- English:
- motorcycling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLOO-ish-ro-hee-ukht” /ˈɡluəʃˌɾˠɔhiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- gluaisrothaíochta, na gluaisrothaíochta (e.g. rás gluaisrothaíochta, motorcycling race)
What does “gluaisrothaíocht” mean?
- motorcycling
- The activity or sport of riding a motorcycle.Also: motorcycle riding, motorbiking, motorcycle racing.
“Gluaisrothaíocht” with the article
Here is gluaisrothaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Gluaisrothaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gluaisrothaíocht, the Irish word for motorcycling.
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Motorcycling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for motorcycling?
The Irish for motorcycling is gluaisrothaíocht (pronounced “GLOO-ish-ro-hee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gluaisrothaíocht in Irish?
Gluaisrothaíocht is said like “GLOO-ish-ro-hee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡluəʃˌɾˠɔhiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does gluaisrothaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for gluaisrothaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gluaisrothaíocht change to ghluaisrothaíocht or ngluaisrothaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gluaisrothaíocht becomes mo ghluaisrothaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngluaisrothaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gluaisrothaíocht and gluaisrothar?
Gluaisrothar is the motorcycle itself, while gluaisrothaíocht is the activity of riding one; a rider is a gluaisrothaí.
