HeyRuaHow to say “choosing” in Irish
- Irish:
- roghnú
- English:
- choosing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- roghnaigh, to choose (ag roghnú, choosing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROW-noo” /ˈɾˠəunˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- roghnaithe, an roghnaithe (e.g. próiseas an roghnaithe, the selection process)
What does “roghnú” mean?
- choosing
- The act of choosing or selecting something; it is the verbal noun of the verb roghnaigh.Also: selection, choice, selecting, picking.
“Roghnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, roghnú means choosing: it is the verbal noun of the verb roghnaigh (to choose). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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+roghnúverbal noun
=ag roghnúchoosing
“Roghnú” with the article
Here is roghnú after the article (an t-alt).
an roghnú
the choosing
No change after an
“Roghnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using roghnú, the Irish word for choosing.
Tá sé deacair roghnú idir an dá cheann.
It's hard to choose between the two.
Bhí an roghnú cothrom agus oscailte.
The selection was fair and open.
Cé atá i gceannas ar an roghnú?
Who is in charge of the selection?
Tá siad ag roghnú foirne don chluiche.
They are picking a team for the match.
Ní raibh mé sásta le modh an roghnaithe.
I wasn't happy with the method of selection.
Bhí ról ag an múinteoir sa roghnú.
The teacher had a role in the selection.
Cuireadh an roghnú siar go dtí an tseachtain seo chugainn.
The selection was postponed until next week.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Choosing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for choosing?
The Irish for choosing is roghnú (pronounced “ROW-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce roghnú in Irish?
Roghnú is said like “ROW-noo” (IPA /ˈɾˠəunˠuː/).
Does roghnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for roghnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between roghnú and rogha?
Roghnú is the act of choosing (verbal noun of roghnaigh), while rogha is the choice or option itself, as in 'is é sin mo rogha'.
