HeyRuaHow to say “racing” in Irish
- Irish:
- rásaíocht
- English:
- racing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-see-ukht” /ˈɾˠɑːsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rásaíochta, na rásaíochta (e.g. carr rásaíochta, racing car)
What does “rásaíocht” mean?
- racing
- The activity or sport of taking part in races, for example with horses, cars or boats.Also: race, horse racing, motor racing.
Other Irish words for racing: rásáil (racing)
“Rásaíocht” with the article
Here is rásaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an rásaíocht
the racing
No change after an
“Rásaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rásaíocht, the Irish word for racing.
Is breá le m'athair rásaíocht chapall.
My father loves horse racing.
Bhí an rásaíocht ar siúl ar an trá inné.
The racing was on at the beach yesterday.
Cheannaigh sé rothar rásaíochta nua.
He bought a new racing bike.
Tá suim mhór aici sa rásaíocht.
She has a great interest in racing.
Chaith sé a shaol i ndomhan na rásaíochta.
He spent his life in the world of racing.
Bíonn rásaíocht bád i nGaillimh gach samhradh.
There is boat racing in Galway every summer.
Ní maith liom rásaíocht ghluaisteán ar an teilifís.
I don't like motor racing on television.
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Racing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for racing?
The Irish for racing is rásaíocht (pronounced “RAW-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce rásaíocht in Irish?
Rásaíocht is said like “RAW-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠɑːsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does rásaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for rásaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'rás' and 'rásaíocht'?
'Rás' is a single race, while 'rásaíocht' is the activity or sport of racing in general, as in 'rásaíocht chapall' (horse racing).
