Sightseeing in Irish (Fámaireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for sightseeing?

The Irish for sightseeing is fámaireacht (pronounced “FAW-mir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean idle wandering.

Q: Does fámaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fámaireacht can mean sightseeing or idle wandering, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sightseeing” in Irish

Irish:: fámaireacht
English:: sightseeing, idle wandering
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FAW-mir-ukht” /ˈfˠaːmˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fámaireachta, na fámaireachta (e.g. lá fámaireachta, a day of sightseeing)

What does “fámaireacht” mean?

“Fámaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

sightseeing: The activity of going around looking at places of interest, as a visitor or tourist does.Also: touring, wandering about, strolling.

1 other meaning: idle wandering

2idle wandering: Strolling or loitering about with no particular purpose, looking around.Also: loitering, rambling, gadding about.

“Fámaireacht” with the article

Here is fámaireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an fhámaireacht

the sightseeing

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fámaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fámaireacht, the Irish word for sightseeing.

Chuamar ag fámaireacht i mBaile Átha Cliath inné.

We went sightseeing in Dublin yesterday.

Is breá liom fámaireacht sa samhradh.

I love sightseeing in the summer.

Chaitheamar an lá ar fad ag fámaireacht.

We spent the whole day sightseeing.

Bhí an fhámaireacht tuirsiúil ach suimiúil.

The sightseeing was tiring but interesting.

Thóg siad turas fámaireachta timpeall na cathrach.

They took a sightseeing tour around the city.

Ní dhéanaim mórán fámaireachta nuair a bhím ag obair.

I don't do much sightseeing when I'm working.

Bhí sé ag fámaireacht thart ar an mbaile gan aon chúram.

He was wandering about the town with nothing to do.

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Sightseeing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sightseeing?

The Irish for sightseeing is fámaireacht (pronounced “FAW-mir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean idle wandering.

How do you pronounce fámaireacht in Irish?

Fámaireacht is said like “FAW-mir-ukht” (IPA /ˈfˠaːmˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does fámaireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for fámaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does fámaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fámaireacht can mean sightseeing or idle wandering, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fámaireacht change to fhámaireacht or bhfámaireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fámaireacht becomes m'fhámaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfámaireacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between fámaireacht and turasóireacht?

Fámaireacht is the activity of going around looking at sights, while turasóireacht means tourism as an industry or general activity. A person who goes sightseeing is a fámaire.

Sightseeing in Irish (Fámaireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage