HeyRuaHow to say “speaking Irish” in Irish
- Irish:
- Gaeilgeoireacht
- English:
- speaking Irish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAYL-gyohr-ukht” /ˈɡeːlʲɟoːɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Gaeilgeoireachta, na Gaeilgeoireachta (e.g. lucht na Gaeilgeoireachta, people involved in speaking Irish)
What does “Gaeilgeoireacht” mean?
- speaking Irish
- The practice of speaking Irish, or activity as an Irish speaker or Irish-language enthusiast.Also: Irish speaking, Irish-language activity, Irish-language revival work.
“Gaeilgeoireacht” with the article
Here is Gaeilgeoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an Ghaeilgeoireacht
the speaking Irish
Lenition: G becomes Gh after an (feminine noun)
“Gaeilgeoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Gaeilgeoireacht, the Irish word for speaking Irish.
Is breá liom Gaeilgeoireacht le mo chairde.
I love speaking Irish with my friends.
Bhí an Ghaeilgeoireacht go láidir sa cheantar sin.
Irish speaking was strong in that area.
Chaith sé a shaol i mbun Gaeilgeoireachta.
He spent his life engaged in Irish-language work.
Thosaigh mo chuid Gaeilgeoireachta sa Ghaeltacht.
My Irish speaking started in the Gaeltacht.
Tá Gaeilgeoireacht ag dul i méid sa chathair.
Speaking Irish is growing in the city.
Ní raibh mórán Gaeilgeoireachta ar siúl sa scoil.
There wasn't much Irish being spoken in the school.
Bíonn Gaeilgeoireacht ar siúl sa chlub gach Máirt.
Irish is spoken at the club every Tuesday.
Other nouns in Irish
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Speaking Irish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for speaking Irish?
The Irish for speaking Irish is Gaeilgeoireacht (pronounced “GAYL-gyohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Gaeilgeoireacht in Irish?
Gaeilgeoireacht is said like “GAYL-gyohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡeːlʲɟoːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does Gaeilgeoireacht have a plural?
No. Gaeilgeoireacht is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Gaeilgeoireacht change to Ghaeilgeoireacht or nGaeilgeoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Gaeilgeoireacht becomes mo Ghaeilgeoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nGaeilgeoireacht (eclipsis).
How is Gaeilgeoireacht different from Gaeilge?
Gaeilge is the language itself, while Gaeilgeoireacht is the activity of speaking it or being active as a Gaeilgeoir.
