Tourism in Irish (Turasóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for tourism?

The Irish for tourism is turasóireacht (pronounced “TUR-uh-soh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean touring.

Q: Does turasóireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Turasóireacht can mean tourism or touring, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “tourism” in Irish

Irish:: turasóireacht
English:: tourism, touring
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TUR-uh-soh-ir-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠʊɾˠəsˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: turasóireachta, na turasóireachta (e.g. tionscal na turasóireachta, the tourism industry)

What does “turasóireacht” mean?

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

tourism: The business and activity of people travelling to places for pleasure and the industry that serves them.Also: tourist industry, tourist trade.

1 other meaning: touring

2touring: The act of travelling around from place to place, journeying to and fro.Also: journeying, travelling about.

“Turasóireacht” with the article

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

an turasóireacht

the tourism

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Turasóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using turasóireacht, the Irish word for tourism.

Is ceantar mór turasóireachta é.

It's a big tourist area.

Tá an turasóireacht an-tábhachtach do Chonamara.

Tourism is very important for Connemara.

Oibríonn mo dheirfiúr sa turasóireacht.

My sister works in tourism.

Tháinig méadú mór ar an turasóireacht i mbliana.

Tourism grew a lot this year.

Tá post aige in oifig turasóireachta.

He has a job in a tourist office.

Cruthaíonn turasóireacht a lán post faoin tuath.

Tourism creates a lot of jobs in the countryside.

Bhí séasúr na turasóireachta go maith anuraidh.

The tourist season was good last year.

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Tourism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tourism?

The Irish for tourism is turasóireacht (pronounced “TUR-uh-soh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean touring.

How do you pronounce turasóireacht in Irish?

Turasóireacht is said like “TUR-uh-soh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊɾˠəsˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does turasóireacht have a plural?

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

Does turasóireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Turasóireacht can mean tourism or touring, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does turasóireacht change to thurasóireacht or dturasóireacht?

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

What is the difference between turasóireacht and turasóir?

Turasóireacht is tourism, the activity or industry, while turasóir is a tourist, the person who travels.

How do I say 'tourist area' or 'tourist office'?

Use the genitive turasóireachta after the noun: ceantar turasóireachta, oifig turasóireachta.

Tourism in Irish (Turasóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage