HeyRuaHow to say “sailing” in Irish
- Irish:
- seoladóireacht
- English:
- sailing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAW-luh-door-ukht” /ˈʃoːl̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- seoladóireachta, na seoladóireachta (e.g. club seoladóireachta, sailing club)
What does “seoladóireacht” mean?
- sailing
- The activity or sport of sailing a boat, especially a sailing boat or yacht.Also: yachting, navigation, seamanship.
Other Irish words for sailing: seoltóireacht (sailing)
“Seoladóireacht” with the article
Here is seoladóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Seoladóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seoladóireacht, the Irish word for sailing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sailing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sailing?
The Irish for sailing is seoladóireacht (pronounced “SHAW-luh-door-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce seoladóireacht in Irish?
Seoladóireacht is said like “SHAW-luh-door-ukht” (IPA /ˈʃoːl̪ˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does seoladóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for seoladóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seoladóireacht change to sheoladóireacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheoladóireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár seoladóireacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seoladóireacht and seoltóireacht?
Both are used for sailing; seoltóireacht is the more common term for the sport, while seoladóireacht can also suggest navigating or directing a vessel.
