HeyRuaHow to say “practising” in Irish
- Irish:
- cleachtadh
- English:
- practising, practice, habit, exercise
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cleacht, to practise (ag cleachtadh, practising)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLYAKH-tuh” /ˈclʲaxt̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- cleachta, an chleachta (e.g. tréimhse an chleachta, the practising period)
What does “cleachtadh” mean?
“Cleachtadh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- practising
- The verbal noun of the verb 'cleacht': the act of practising or doing something regularly.Also: practice, rehearsing.
3 other meanings: practice or habit or exercise
- 2practice
- Experience or skill gained by doing something often.Also: experience, familiarity.
- 3habit
- Something a person usually or habitually does.Also: custom, wont.
- 4exercise
- A task or drill done to improve a skill, as in school or training.Also: drill, rehearsal.
Other Irish words for practising: cleachtadh (practice), praitic (practice)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Cleachtadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, cleachtadh means practising: it is the verbal noun of the verb cleacht (to practise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cleachtadh” with the article
Here is cleachtadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Cleachtadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cleachtadh, the Irish word for practising.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Practising in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for practising?
The Irish for practising is cleachtadh (pronounced “KLYAKH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean practice or habit or exercise.
How do you pronounce cleachtadh in Irish?
Cleachtadh is said like “KLYAKH-tuh” (IPA /ˈclʲaxt̪ˠə/).
Does cleachtadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for cleachtadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cleachtadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cleachtadh can mean practising, practice, habit or exercise, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cleachtadh also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning practice.
Why does cleachtadh change to chleachtadh or gcleachtadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cleachtadh becomes mo chleachtadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcleachtadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'used to' something?
Use 'i gcleachtadh le' or 'cleachtadh ar': 'Tá mé i gcleachtadh leis' means I am used to it.
Is cleachtadh the same as aclaíocht?
No: 'aclaíocht' is physical exercise, while 'cleachtadh' is practice or a training exercise for a skill.
