aclaíocht
The Irish word for exercise is aclaíocht.
aclaíocht refers to physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness.
Meaning: physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness (noun)
Did you know?
- While English 'exercise' comes from 'exercitium', meaning 'to keep busy', the Irish aclaíocht is built on the concept of 'suppleness'.
- If you describe a person as being aclaí, you are not just saying they are fit, but that they move with a certain 'smoothness' or 'grace'.
- In an Irish context, the word 'aclaí' can imply that someone is 'adroit' or 'skillful' in their physical motions.
Examples in context
- Ní mór an aclaíocht a dhéanamh.You must do exercise.
- Is maith liom aclaíocht a dhéanamh.I like doing exercise.
Example conversation
Siobhán and Cathal are talking about their morning.
- SiobhánAn rinne tú aclaíocht ar maidin, a Chathail?Did you exercise this morning, Cathal?
- CathalNí rinne mé, tá mé ró-théibéarach.I didn't, I am too tired.
- SiobhánTá an aclaíocht go aithreach nuair a bhíonn tú tuirseach.Exercise is actually helpful when you are tired.
- CathalB'fhéileadh go mbeadh an t-aclaíocht sin go maith.Perhaps that exercise would be good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aclaíocht, CC BY-SA 4.0.
