HeyRuaHow to say “riding” in Irish
- Irish:
- marcachas
- English:
- riding, ride
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-uh-kuh-khus” /ˈmˠaɾˠəkəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- marcachais, an mharcachais (e.g. ceacht marcachais, riding lesson)
What does “marcachas” mean?
“Marcachas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- riding
- The activity of riding a horse or other animal; horsemanship.Also: horse riding, horsemanship, equitation.
1 other meaning: ride
- 2ride
- A ride or lift given on a vehicle or on someone's back, as in getting a ride somewhere.Also: lift, jaunt.
Other Irish words for riding: marcaíocht (riding)
“Marcachas” with the article
Here is marcachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Marcachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using marcachas, the Irish word for riding.
Other nouns in Irish
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Riding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for riding?
The Irish for riding is marcachas (pronounced “MAR-uh-kuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ride.
How do you pronounce marcachas in Irish?
Marcachas is said like “MAR-uh-kuh-khus” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠəkəxəsˠ/).
Does marcachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for marcachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does marcachas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Marcachas can mean riding or ride, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does marcachas change to mharcachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharcachas. After ár (our) it stays ár marcachas, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between marcachas and marcach?
Marcachas is the activity of riding, while marcach is the person who rides, a rider or jockey.
