HeyRuaHow to say “track racing” in Irish
- Irish:
- raonrásaíocht
- English:
- track racing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYN-raw-see-ukht” /ˈɾˠeːnˠˌɾˠaːsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- raonrásaíochta, na raonrásaíochta (e.g. comórtas raonrásaíochta, track racing competition)
What does “raonrásaíocht” mean?
- track racing
- Racing on a track, especially running races in athletics.Also: track events, track athletics, running races.
“Raonrásaíocht” with the article
Here is raonrásaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an raonrásaíocht
the track racing
No change after an
“Raonrásaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raonrásaíocht, the Irish word for track racing.
Is breá le mo dheirfiúr raonrásaíocht.
My sister loves track racing.
Bíonn an raonrásaíocht ar siúl gach Satharn.
The track racing takes place every Saturday.
Bhuaigh sé bonn óir sa raonrásaíocht.
He won a gold medal in the track racing.
Tá club raonrásaíochta nua sa bhaile.
There is a new track racing club in town.
Thosaigh sí ar raonrásaíocht nuair a bhí sí óg.
She took up track racing when she was young.
Is cuid den lúthchleasaíocht í an raonrásaíocht.
Track racing is part of athletics.
Bhí traenálaí raonrásaíochta ag an scoil.
The school had a track racing coach.
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Track racing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for track racing?
The Irish for track racing is raonrásaíocht (pronounced “RAYN-raw-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce raonrásaíocht in Irish?
Raonrásaíocht is said like “RAYN-raw-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠeːnˠˌɾˠaːsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does raonrásaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for raonrásaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is raonrásaíocht different from rásaíocht?
Rásaíocht is racing in general, while raonrásaíocht refers specifically to racing on a track (raon), as in athletics.
