Sportsmanship in Irish (Spórtúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for sportsmanship?

The Irish for sportsmanship is spórtúlacht (pronounced “SPOR-too-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sportiness.

Q: Does spórtúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Spórtúlacht can mean sportsmanship or sportiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sportsmanship” in Irish

Irish:: spórtúlacht
English:: sportsmanship, sportiness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “SPOR-too-lukht” /ˈspoːɾˠt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: spórtúlachta, na spórtúlachta (e.g. duais na spórtúlachta, the sportsmanship award)

What does “spórtúlacht” mean?

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

sportsmanship: Fair, generous and gracious behaviour, especially in sport and games.Also: fair play, sporting spirit, sportiness.

1 other meaning: sportiness

2sportiness: The quality of being fun-loving, good-humoured and game for anything.Also: good humour, fun, playfulness.

“Spórtúlacht” with the article

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

an spórtúlacht

the sportsmanship

No change after an

“Spórtúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using spórtúlacht, the Irish word for sportsmanship.

Léirigh an fhoireann spórtúlacht iontach inniu.

The team showed great sportsmanship today.

Tá an spórtúlacht tábhachtach i ngach cluiche.

Sportsmanship is important in every game.

Fuair sí duais as a spórtúlacht.

She got a prize for her sportsmanship.

Ní raibh mórán spórtúlachta ag an imreoir sin.

That player didn't have much sportsmanship.

Bhí spórtúlacht le feiceáil sa chluiche ceannais.

Sportsmanship was on show in the final.

Molann an traenálaí spórtúlacht thar gach rud.

The coach values sportsmanship above everything.

Ba chomhartha spórtúlachta é lámh a chroitheadh.

Shaking hands was a sign of sportsmanship.

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Sportsmanship in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sportsmanship?

The Irish for sportsmanship is spórtúlacht (pronounced “SPOR-too-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sportiness.

How do you pronounce spórtúlacht in Irish?

Spórtúlacht is said like “SPOR-too-lukht” (IPA /ˈspoːɾˠt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does spórtúlacht have a plural?

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

Does spórtúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Spórtúlacht can mean sportsmanship or sportiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is 'spórtúlacht' related to 'spórt'?

'Spórtúlacht' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'spórtúil' (sporting, sportsmanlike), which comes from 'spórt' (sport, fun).

Sportsmanship in Irish (Spórtúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage