Piloting in Irish (Píolótaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for piloting?

The Irish for piloting is píolótaíocht (pronounced “PEE-loh-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “piloting” in Irish

Irish:: píolótaíocht
English:: piloting
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “PEE-loh-tee-ukht” /ˈpʲiːl̪ˠoːt̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: píolótaíochta, na píolótaíochta (e.g. táillí píolótaíochta, pilotage fees)

What does “píolótaíocht” mean?

piloting: The work or skill of guiding a ship into or out of a harbour, or of flying an aircraft.Also: pilotage, pilot work, flying.

Other Irish words for piloting: stiúradh (steering)

“Píolótaíocht” with the article

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

an phíolótaíocht

the piloting

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

“Píolótaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using píolótaíocht, the Irish word for piloting.

Is post dúshlánach í an phíolótaíocht.

Piloting is a challenging job.

Rinne sé cúrsa píolótaíochta i Meiriceá.

He did a pilot training course in America.

Tá suim mhór aici sa phíolótaíocht.

She is very interested in flying.

Bhí an phíolótaíocht sa chuan an-deacair inné.

Piloting in the harbour was very difficult yesterday.

Íoctar táillí píolótaíochta ar gach long mhór.

Pilotage fees are paid on every large ship.

Thosaigh mo dheartháir ag foghlaim píolótaíochta.

My brother started learning to fly.

Teastaíonn scileanna ar leith don phíolótaíocht.

Piloting requires special skills.

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Piloting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for piloting?

The Irish for piloting is píolótaíocht (pronounced “PEE-loh-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce píolótaíocht in Irish?

Píolótaíocht is said like “PEE-loh-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈpʲiːl̪ˠoːt̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

Does píolótaíocht have a plural?

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

Why does píolótaíocht change to phíolótaíocht or bpíolótaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) píolótaíocht becomes mo phíolótaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpíolótaíocht (eclipsis).

How is 'píolótaíocht' related to 'píolóta'?

'Píolóta' is the pilot, the person, while 'píolótaíocht' is the activity or profession of piloting.

Piloting in Irish (Píolótaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage