HeyRuaHow to say “racecourse” in Irish
- Irish:
- ráschúrsa
- English:
- racecourse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAWS-khoor-suh” /ˈɾˠaːsˌxuːɾˠsˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- ráschúrsaí (racecourses)
- Genitive singular:
- ráschúrsa, an ráschúrsa (e.g. geata an ráschúrsa, the gate of the racecourse)
- Genitive plural:
- ráschúrsaí, na ráschúrsaí (e.g. úinéirí na ráschúrsaí, the owners of the racecourses)
What does “ráschúrsa” mean?
- racecourse
- A track or ground where horse races are held.Also: racetrack, race track, track.
“Ráschúrsa” with the article
The plural of racecourse in Irish is ráschúrsaí. Here is ráschúrsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an ráschúrsa
the racecourse
No change after an
na ráschúrsaí
the racecourses
Plural: no change after na
“Ráschúrsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ráschúrsa, the Irish word for racecourse.
Tá ráschúrsa mór in aice an bhaile.
There is a big racecourse near the town.
Chuamar go dtí an ráschúrsa Dé Sathairn.
We went to the racecourse on Saturday.
Bhí slua ollmhór ag an ráschúrsa inné.
There was a huge crowd at the racecourse yesterday.
Tá carrchlós an ráschúrsa lán cheana féin.
The racecourse car park is already full.
Tá go leor ráschúrsaí cáiliúla in Éirinn.
There are many famous racecourses in Ireland.
Oibríonn m'uncail sa ráschúrsa i nGaillimh.
My uncle works at the racecourse in Galway.
Bíonn rásaí capall ar siúl ar an ráschúrsa gach samhradh.
Horse races are held on the racecourse every summer.
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Racecourse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for racecourse?
The Irish for racecourse is ráschúrsa (pronounced “RAWS-khoor-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ráschúrsaí.
How do you pronounce ráschúrsa in Irish?
Ráschúrsa is said like “RAWS-khoor-suh” (IPA /ˈɾˠaːsˌxuːɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of racecourse in Irish?
The plural of ráschúrsa is ráschúrsaí; with the article, na ráschúrsaí means “the racecourses”. The genitive plural is ráschúrsaí, as in úinéirí na ráschúrsaí (the owners of the racecourses).
How is 'ráschúrsa' formed?
It is a compound of 'rás' (race) and 'cúrsa' (course), with the second element lenited: ráschúrsa.
