Tour in Irish (Camchuairt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tour?

The Irish for tour is camchuairt (pronounced “KOWM-khoorť”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is camchuairteanna. Depending on context it can also mean ramble.

Q: What is the plural of tour in Irish?

The plural of camchuairt is camchuairteanna; with the article, na camchuairteanna means “the tours”. The genitive plural is camchuairteanna, as in eagraí na gcamchuairteanna (the organiser of the tours).

Q: Does camchuairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Camchuairt can mean tour or ramble, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “tour” in Irish

Irish:: camchuairt
English:: tour, ramble
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KOWM-khoorť” /ˈkaumˌxuəɾʲtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: camchuairteanna (tours)
Genitive singular:: camchuairte, na camchuairte (e.g. tús na camchuairte, the start of the tour)
Genitive plural:: camchuairteanna, na gcamchuairteanna (e.g. eagraí na gcamchuairteanna, the organiser of the tours)

What does “camchuairt” mean?

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

tour: A journey around a place or a series of places, for pleasure, sightseeing or performing.Also: excursion, round trip, trip.

1 other meaning: ramble

2ramble: A leisurely wandering walk or roundabout trip without a fixed route.Also: stroll, wander, detour.

“Camchuairt” with the article

The plural of tour in Irish is camchuairteanna. Here is camchuairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chamchuairt

the tour

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na camchuairteanna

the tours

Plural: no change after na

“Camchuairt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using camchuairt, the Irish word for tour.

Chuamar ar chamchuairt timpeall na cathrach inné.

We went on a tour around the city yesterday.

Bhain mé an-taitneamh as an gcamchuairt.

I really enjoyed the tour.

Beidh an banna ar chamchuairt san Eoraip i mbliana.

The band will be touring Europe this year.

Cén praghas atá ar thicéad na camchuairte?

How much is a ticket for the tour?

Eagraíonn siad camchuairteanna treoraithe gach samhradh.

They organise guided tours every summer.

Ba í mo chéad chamchuairt thar lear í.

It was my first tour abroad.

Bhí slua mór sa chamchuairt ar an músaem.

There was a big crowd on the museum tour.

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Tour in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tour?

The Irish for tour is camchuairt (pronounced “KOWM-khoorť”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is camchuairteanna. Depending on context it can also mean ramble.

How do you pronounce camchuairt in Irish?

Camchuairt is said like “KOWM-khoorť” (IPA /ˈkaumˌxuəɾʲtʲ/).

What is the plural of tour in Irish?

The plural of camchuairt is camchuairteanna; with the article, na camchuairteanna means “the tours”. The genitive plural is camchuairteanna, as in eagraí na gcamchuairteanna (the organiser of the tours).

Does camchuairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Camchuairt can mean tour or ramble, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does camchuairt change to chamchuairt or gcamchuairt?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) camchuairt becomes mo chamchuairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcamchuairt (eclipsis).

What is the difference between camchuairt and turas?

Turas is any journey or trip, while camchuairt is a round trip or tour taking in several places, as in camchuairt cheoil, a music tour.

How do you say 'on tour'?

Use ar camchuairt, for example tá an grúpa ar camchuairt, the group is on tour.

Tour in Irish (Camchuairt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage