Navigation in Irish (Loingseoireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for navigation?

The Irish for navigation is loingseoireacht (pronounced “LING-shor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean seafaring or shipping.

Q: Does loingseoireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Loingseoireacht can mean navigation, seafaring or shipping, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “navigation” in Irish

Irish:: loingseoireacht
English:: navigation, seafaring, shipping
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “LING-shor-ukht” /ˈl̪ˠɪŋʃoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: loingseoireachta, na loingseoireachta (e.g. cairt loingseoireachta, navigation chart)

What does “loingseoireacht” mean?

“Loingseoireacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

navigation: The skill or work of steering a ship and finding its way at sea.Also: seamanship, pilotage.

2 other meanings: seafaring or shipping

2seafaring: Travelling by sea or living a life of voyages on ships.Also: voyaging, sailing.
3shipping: The movement of ships and goods by sea as an activity or trade.Also: maritime trade.

“Loingseoireacht” with the article

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

an loingseoireacht

the navigation

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“Loingseoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using loingseoireacht, the Irish word for navigation.

Tá loingseoireacht an-tábhachtach do gach captaen.

Navigation is very important for every captain.

D'fhoghlaim sé an loingseoireacht óna athair.

He learned navigation from his father.

Is oifigeach loingseoireachta í ar an long.

She is a navigation officer on the ship.

Bhí saol na loingseoireachta crua sna seanlaethanta.

The seafaring life was hard in the old days.

Tá sé go maith ag loingseoireacht.

He is good at navigation.

Rinne siad cúrsa i loingseoireacht sa choláiste.

They did a course in navigation at college.

Úsáideann an loingseoireacht nua-aimseartha satailítí.

Modern navigation uses satellites.

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Navigation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for navigation?

The Irish for navigation is loingseoireacht (pronounced “LING-shor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean seafaring or shipping.

How do you pronounce loingseoireacht in Irish?

Loingseoireacht is said like “LING-shor-ukht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɪŋʃoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does loingseoireacht have a plural?

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

Does loingseoireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Loingseoireacht can mean navigation, seafaring or shipping, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How does loingseoireacht differ from seoltóireacht?

Loingseoireacht is navigation or seafaring in general, while seoltóireacht is specifically sailing, often as a sport.

Navigation in Irish (Loingseoireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage