HeyRuaHow to say “rock climbing” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailleadóireacht
- English:
- rock climbing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-yuh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈalʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ailleadóireachta, na hailleadóireachta (e.g. cumann ailleadóireachta, rock climbing club)
What does “ailleadóireacht” mean?
- rock climbing
- The sport or activity of climbing cliffs and rock faces.Also: climbing, cliff climbing, rock-climbing.
Other Irish words for rock climbing: dreapadóireacht (climbing)
“Ailleadóireacht” with the article
Here is ailleadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ailleadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ailleadóireacht, the Irish word for rock climbing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rock climbing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rock climbing?
The Irish for rock climbing is ailleadóireacht (pronounced “AL-yuh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ailleadóireacht in Irish?
Ailleadóireacht is said like “AL-yuh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈalʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ailleadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ailleadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ailleadóireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ailleadóireacht (the rock climbing), a hailleadóireacht (her rock climbing), a n-ailleadóireacht (their rock climbing).
What is the difference between ailleadóireacht and dreapadóireacht?
Ailleadóireacht is specifically climbing cliffs or rock (from aill, a cliff), while dreapadóireacht is climbing in general.
