HeyRuaHow to say “born” in Irish
- Irish:
- rugtha
- English:
- born, caught
- Word type:
- adjective
- More born:
- níos rugtha
- Most born:
- is rugtha
- Pronunciation:
- “RUG-ha” /ˈɾˠʊɡə/
What does “rugtha” mean?
“Rugtha” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- born
- Having been born; brought into the world.Also: given birth to.
1 other meaning: caught
- 2caught
- Caught or seized; also used for being caught out or in a fix.Also: seized, taken.
“Rugtha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rugtha after leanbh (child, masculine), after iníon (daughter, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rugtha.
More born, most born, very born
| more born | níos rugtha | in the past tense: ní ba rugtha |
|---|---|---|
| most born | is rugtha | in the past tense: ba rugtha |
| as born as | chomh rugtha le | no change after chomh |
| very born | an-rugtha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too born | rórugtha | ró- lenites |
“Rugtha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Born in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for born?
The Irish for born is rugtha (pronounced “RUG-ha”). It comes after the noun: leanbh rugtha, a born child; iníon rugtha, a born daughter.
How do you say more born and most born in Irish?
níos rugtha is more born and is rugtha is most born. In the past tense they become ní ba rugtha and ba rugtha.
How do you say very born in Irish?
an-rugtha. Too born is rórugtha, and as born as is chomh rugtha le.
Does rugtha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rugtha can mean born or caught, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rugtha' and 'beirthe'?
Both are past participles of 'beir'. 'Beirthe' is the standard form in the Caighdeán, while 'rugtha' is a widely used variant, especially in phrases like 'rugtha agus tógtha' (born and bred).
