HeyRuaHow to say “yoga” in Irish
- Irish:
- ióga
- English:
- yoga
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “YOH-guh” /ˈoːɡə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ióga, an ióga (e.g. rang ióga, yoga class)
What does “ióga” mean?
- yoga
- A system of physical postures, breathing and meditation practised for health and relaxation.Also: yoga practice, yoga exercise.
“Ióga” with the article
Here is ióga after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ióga
the yoga
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ióga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ióga, the Irish word for yoga.
Déanaim ióga gach maidin roimh an obair.
I do yoga every morning before work.
Tá an t-ióga go maith don droim.
Yoga is good for the back.
Téann mo mháthair chuig rang ióga ar an Máirt.
My mother goes to a yoga class on Tuesdays.
Cheannaigh sí mata ióga nua inné.
She bought a new yoga mat yesterday.
Is múinteoir ióga é mo dheartháir.
My brother is a yoga teacher.
Thosaigh mé ag déanamh ióga anuraidh.
I started doing yoga last year.
Bíonn ióga ar siúl sa halla pobail.
Yoga takes place in the community hall.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Yoga in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for yoga?
The Irish for yoga is ióga (pronounced “YOH-guh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ióga in Irish?
Ióga is said like “YOH-guh” (IPA /ˈoːɡə/).
Does ióga have a plural?
No plural form is given for ióga in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ióga sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ióga (the yoga), a hióga (her yoga), a n-ióga (their yoga).
How do I say 'I do yoga' in Irish?
Use the verb déan: 'Déanaim ióga' means I do yoga, and 'ag déanamh ióga' means doing yoga.
