HeyRuaHow to say “practice” in Irish
- Irish:
- praitic
- English:
- practice, habit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAT-ik” /ˈpˠɾˠatʲɪc/
- Genitive singular:
- praitice, na praitice (e.g. tar éis na praitice, after the practice)
What does “praitic” mean?
“Praitic” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- practice
- The regular doing of something, especially repeated exercise to improve a skill.Also: practising, exercise, rehearsal.
1 other meaning: habit
- 2habit
- Something a person does regularly; a custom or way of doing things.Also: custom, usage.
Other Irish words for practice: cleachtadh (practising), cleachtadh (practice), cleachtas (practice), cleacht (practise)
“Praitic” with the article
Here is praitic after the article (an t-alt).
“Praitic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using praitic, the Irish word for practice.
Other nouns in Irish
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Practice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for practice?
The Irish for practice is praitic (pronounced “PRAT-ik”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean habit.
How do you pronounce praitic in Irish?
Praitic is said like “PRAT-ik” (IPA /ˈpˠɾˠatʲɪc/).
Does praitic have a plural?
No plural form is given for praitic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does praitic have more than one meaning?
Yes. Praitic can mean practice or habit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does praitic change to phraitic or bpraitic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) praitic becomes mo phraitic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpraitic (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'praitic' and 'cleachtadh'?
'Cleachtadh' is the more standard word for practice or training; 'praitic' is a borrowing used colloquially, e.g. for sports practice.
