HeyRuaHow to say “running” in Irish
- Irish:
- reathaíocht
- English:
- running
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RA-hee-ukht” /ˈɾˠahiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- reathaíochta, na reathaíochta (e.g. bróga reathaíochta, running shoes)
What does “reathaíocht” mean?
- running
- The activity or sport of running, especially as exercise or athletics.Also: jogging, racing, athletics.
Other Irish words for running: rith (running), rith (running), reáchtáil (running)
“Reathaíocht” with the article
Here is reathaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an reathaíocht
the running
No change after an
“Reathaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reathaíocht, the Irish word for running.
Is breá liom an reathaíocht ar maidin.
I love running in the morning.
Thosaigh sí ag déanamh reathaíochta anuraidh.
She took up running last year.
Cheannaigh mé bróga reathaíochta nua inné.
I bought new running shoes yesterday.
Tá suim mhór aige sa reathaíocht.
He's very interested in running.
Is maith an aclaíocht í an reathaíocht.
Running is good exercise.
Tá club reathaíochta sa bhaile seo.
There's a running club in this town.
Ní raibh mé riamh go maith ag an reathaíocht.
I was never any good at running.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Running in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for running?
The Irish for running is reathaíocht (pronounced “RA-hee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce reathaíocht in Irish?
Reathaíocht is said like “RA-hee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠahiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does reathaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for reathaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'reathaíocht' and 'rith'?
'Rith' is the verbal noun meaning the act of running (ag rith), while 'reathaíocht' refers to running as an activity or sport, as in 'club reathaíochta'.
