HeyRuaHow to say “chasing” in Irish
- Irish:
- ruaigeadh
- English:
- chasing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ruaig, to chase away (ag ruaigeadh, chasing away)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROO-ig-oo” /ˈɾˠuəɟə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ruaigthe, an ruaigthe (e.g. le linn an ruaigthe, during the chase)
What does “ruaigeadh” mean?
- chasing
- The verbal noun of the verb 'ruaig': the act of chasing, routing or driving something away.Also: chase, routing, driving away, banishing, expulsion.
“Ruaigeadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, ruaigeadh means chasing away: it is the verbal noun of the verb ruaig (to chase away). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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+ruaigeadhverbal noun
=ag ruaigeadhchasing away
“Ruaigeadh” with the article
Here is ruaigeadh after the article (an t-alt).
an ruaigeadh
the chasing
No change after an
“Ruaigeadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ruaigeadh, the Irish word for chasing.
Bhí an madra ag ruaigeadh na gcaorach.
The dog was chasing the sheep.
Chonaic mé na gardaí ag ruaigeadh an ghadaí.
I saw the guards chasing the thief.
Thosaigh siad ag ruaigeadh na gcat as an ngairdín.
They started chasing the cats out of the garden.
Is maith leis an bpáiste ruaigeadh na bhfaoileán.
The child loves chasing the seagulls.
Bhí an ghaoth ag ruaigeadh na scamall.
The wind was driving the clouds along.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Chasing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chasing?
The Irish for chasing is ruaigeadh (pronounced “ROO-ig-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ruaigeadh in Irish?
Ruaigeadh is said like “ROO-ig-oo” (IPA /ˈɾˠuəɟə/).
Does ruaigeadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for ruaigeadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'ruaigeadh' and 'ruaig'?
'Ruaigeadh' is the verbal noun, the act of chasing (ag ruaigeadh), while 'ruaig' as a noun means a chase, rout or sudden attack, as in 'cuir an ruaig ar' (put to flight).
