HeyRuaHow to say “racing” in Irish
- Irish:
- rásáil
- English:
- racing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- rásáil, to race (ag rásáil, racing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-saw-il” /ˈɾˠaːsˠaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rásála, na rásála (e.g. carr rásála, racing car)
What does “rásáil” mean?
- racing
- The activity or sport of racing, especially horse racing or motor racing; also the verbal noun of the verb rásáil, to race.Also: race, horse racing, racing sport.
Other Irish words for racing: rásaíocht (racing)
“Rásáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, rásáil means racing: it is the verbal noun of the verb rásáil (to race). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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“Rásáil” with the article
Here is rásáil after the article (an t-alt).
an rásáil
the racing
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“Rásáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rásáil, the Irish word for racing.
Is breá le m'athair rásáil chapall.
My father loves horse racing.
Bhí an rásáil ar siúl i nGaillimh inné.
The racing was on in Galway yesterday.
Cheannaigh sé rothar rásála nua.
He bought a new racing bike.
Tá suim mhór aici i rásáil gluaisteán.
She is very interested in motor racing.
Chaill sé a lán airgid ar an rásáil.
He lost a lot of money on the racing.
Bhíodar ag rásáil a chéile síos an bóthar.
They were racing each other down the road.
Is spórt contúirteach í an rásáil.
Racing is a dangerous sport.
Other nouns in Irish
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Racing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for racing?
The Irish for racing is rásáil (pronounced “RAW-saw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce rásáil in Irish?
Rásáil is said like “RAW-saw-il” (IPA /ˈɾˠaːsˠaːlʲ/).
Does rásáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for rásáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does rásáil have more than one meaning?
Rásáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to race.
What is the difference between rás and rásáil?
Rás is a single race, as in rás capall, while rásáil is the activity or sport of racing in general, as in rásáil chapall.
