HeyRuaHow to say “rowing” in Irish
- Irish:
- rámhóireacht
- English:
- rowing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-vor-ukht” /ˈɾˠɑːwoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rámhóireachta, na rámhóireachta (e.g. club rámhóireachta, rowing club)
What does “rámhóireacht” mean?
- rowing
- The activity or sport of propelling a boat with oars.Also: oarsmanship, sculling, boat rowing.
Other Irish words for rowing: iomramh (rowing), rámhaíocht (rowing)
“Rámhóireacht” with the article
Here is rámhóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an rámhóireacht
the rowing
No change after an
“Rámhóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rámhóireacht, the Irish word for rowing.
Is breá liom rámhóireacht ar an loch.
I love rowing on the lake.
Tá an rámhóireacht an-dian ar na lámha.
Rowing is very hard on the hands.
Chuaigh sí isteach sa chlub rámhóireachta anuraidh.
She joined the rowing club last year.
Bhí comórtas rámhóireachta ar an abhainn inné.
There was a rowing competition on the river yesterday.
Bíonn mo dheartháir ag rámhóireacht gach maidin.
My brother goes rowing every morning.
Bhuaigh Éire bonn óir sa rámhóireacht.
Ireland won a gold medal in rowing.
Thosaigh mé ar an rámhóireacht ar scoil.
I started rowing at school.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rowing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rowing?
The Irish for rowing is rámhóireacht (pronounced “RAW-vor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce rámhóireacht in Irish?
Rámhóireacht is said like “RAW-vor-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠɑːwoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does rámhóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for rámhóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'to go rowing' in Irish?
Use 'ag rámhóireacht', for example 'Bhíomar ag rámhóireacht' (we were rowing); the verb is 'rámhaigh'.
What is the difference between 'rámh' and 'rámhóireacht'?
'Rámh' is an oar, while 'rámhóireacht' is the activity of rowing.
