HeyRuaHow to say “strolling” in Irish
- Irish:
- spaisteoireacht
- English:
- strolling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPASH-tyoe-ruhkht” /ˈsˠpˠaʃtʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- spaisteoireachta, na spaisteoireachta (e.g. lá spaisteoireachta, a day for strolling)
What does “spaisteoireacht” mean?
- strolling
- Walking about in a slow, relaxed way for pleasure, without any particular destination.Also: stroll, ambling, rambling, walk, promenading.
Other Irish words for strolling: fálróid (strolling)
“Spaisteoireacht” with the article
Here is spaisteoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an spaisteoireacht
the strolling
No change after an
“Spaisteoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spaisteoireacht, the Irish word for strolling.
Chuamar ag spaisteoireacht cois trá tráthnóna.
We went strolling by the beach in the evening.
Is breá liom spaisteoireacht sa pháirc.
I love strolling in the park.
Bhí sé de nós againn dul ag spaisteoireacht ar bhruacha na Life.
We used to go for walks on the banks of the Liffey.
Bhí siad ag spaisteoireacht timpeall an bhaile.
They were wandering around the town.
Is aoibhinn an aimsir í le haghaidh spaisteoireachta.
It's lovely weather for a stroll.
Ní raibh deifir orainn, ní raibh ann ach spaisteoireacht.
We weren't in a hurry, it was just a stroll.
Chaith mé an mhaidin ag spaisteoireacht sna sráideanna.
I spent the morning ambling through the streets.
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Strolling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strolling?
The Irish for strolling is spaisteoireacht (pronounced “SPASH-tyoe-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce spaisteoireacht in Irish?
Spaisteoireacht is said like “SPASH-tyoe-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠaʃtʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does spaisteoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for spaisteoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'spaisteoireacht' and 'siúlóid'?
'Siúlóid' is a walk as an outing (dul ar siúlóid), while 'spaisteoireacht' stresses leisurely strolling about, usually in the phrase 'ag spaisteoireacht'.
