HeyRuaHow to say “warm-up” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhaclaíocht
- English:
- warm-up
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-ak-lee-ukht” /ˈɾʲeːwakl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- réamhaclaíochta, na réamhaclaíochta (e.g. am na réamhaclaíochta, warm-up time)
What does “réamhaclaíocht” mean?
- warm-up
- Light exercise done before sport or heavier physical activity to prepare the body.Also: warm-up exercise, warming up, preliminary exercise.
“Réamhaclaíocht” with the article
Here is réamhaclaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an réamhaclaíocht
the warm-up
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“Réamhaclaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhaclaíocht, the Irish word for warm-up.
Déan réamhaclaíocht sula dtosaíonn tú ag rith.
Do a warm-up before you start running.
Thosaigh an traenáil le réamhaclaíocht ghearr.
Training started with a short warm-up.
Bhí an réamhaclaíocht níos deacra ná an cluiche féin.
The warm-up was harder than the match itself.
Gortaíodh é toisc nach ndearna sé réamhaclaíocht.
He got injured because he didn't warm up.
Tá cúig nóiméad réamhaclaíochta againn anois.
We have five minutes of warm-up now.
Ghlac an fhoireann ar fad páirt sa réamhaclaíocht.
The whole team took part in the warm-up.
Ná déan dearmad ar an réamhaclaíocht, a pháistí.
Don't forget the warm-up, children.
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Warm-up in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for warm-up?
The Irish for warm-up is réamhaclaíocht (pronounced “RAYV-ak-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce réamhaclaíocht in Irish?
Réamhaclaíocht is said like “RAYV-ak-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːwakl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does réamhaclaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for réamhaclaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'réamhaclaíocht' formed?
It combines the prefix 'réamh-' (pre-, before) with 'aclaíocht' (exercise, athletics), so it literally means preliminary exercise.
