Chase in Irish (Ruaig): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for chase?

The Irish for chase is ruaig (pronounced “roo-ig”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean short visit or attack.

Q: Does ruaig have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ruaig can mean chase, short visit or attack, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ruaig also has its own entry as a verb meaning to chase away.

How to say “chase” in Irish

Irish:: ruaig
English:: chase, short visit, attack
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “roo-ig” /ɾˠuəɟ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ruaige, na ruaige (e.g. lucht na ruaige, the pursuers)

What does “ruaig” mean?

“Ruaig” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

chase: A pursuit or hunt in which someone or something is driven off or chased away.Also: pursuit, rout, putting to flight.

2 other meanings: short visit or attack

2short visit: A quick, hurried trip or visit somewhere, as in 'ruaig a thabhairt ar áit'.Also: quick trip, dash, flying visit.
3attack: A sudden bout or onset of an illness, or a sudden raid or incursion.Also: bout, fit, incursion, raid.

Other Irish words for chase: tóir (pursuit), tóraíocht (pursuit), ruaigeadh (chasing), seilg (hunt)

Other entries for “ruaig”

The same spelling has its own page as:

ruaigto chase away · verb

“Ruaig” with the article

Here is ruaig after the article (an t-alt).

an ruaig

the chase

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“Ruaig” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ruaig, the Irish word for chase.

Thug mé ruaig go Gaillimh inné.

I made a quick trip to Galway yesterday.

Chuir an madra an cat chun ruaige.

The dog put the cat to flight.

Bhí an ruaig ar na gadaithe ar fud an bhaile.

The thieves were being chased all over town.

Thug sé ruaig ar na páistí as an ngairdín.

He chased the children out of the garden.

Thug sí ruaig isteach chuig an siopa.

She dashed into the shop.

Cuireadh an t-arm ar an ruaig.

The army was routed.

Thug na saighdiúirí ruaig ar an namhaid.

The soldiers drove the enemy off.

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Chase in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for chase?

The Irish for chase is ruaig (pronounced “roo-ig”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean short visit or attack.

How do you pronounce ruaig in Irish?

Ruaig is said like “roo-ig” (IPA /ɾˠuəɟ/).

Does ruaig have a plural?

No plural form is given for ruaig in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does ruaig have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ruaig can mean chase, short visit or attack, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ruaig also has its own entry as a verb meaning to chase away.

What does 'ruaig a thabhairt ar' mean?

It means to chase or drive off someone, e.g. 'thug sé ruaig ar na gadhair', but 'ruaig a thabhairt ar áit' can also mean to pay a quick visit to a place.

Is 'ruaig' also a verb?

Yes, the verb 'ruaig' means to chase or banish, with the verbal noun 'ruaigeadh', as in 'é a ruaigeadh as an tír'.

Chase in Irish (Ruaig): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage