HeyRuaHow to say “digging” in Irish
- Irish:
- rómhar
- English:
- digging
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- rómhair, to dig (ag rómhar, digging)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-wur” /ˈɾˠoːwəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rómhair, an rómhair (e.g. am an rómhair, digging time)
What does “rómhar” mean?
- digging
- The act of digging or turning soil with a spade; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'rómhair' (dig).Also: dig, spadework, delving, turning soil.
Other Irish words for digging: tochailt (digging)
“Rómhar” as a verbal noun
After ag, rómhar means digging: it is the verbal noun of the verb rómhair (to dig). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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+rómharverbal noun
=ag rómhardigging
“Rómhar” with the article
Here is rómhar after the article (an t-alt).
an rómhar
the digging
No change after an
“Rómhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rómhar, the Irish word for digging.
Bhí sé ag rómhar sa gharraí ar maidin.
He was digging in the garden this morning.
Is obair chrua é an rómhar.
Digging is hard work.
Tá spád nua agam le haghaidh an rómhair.
I have a new spade for the digging.
Thosaíomar ag rómhar na bpreátaí inné.
We started digging the potatoes yesterday.
Bhí mo dhroim tinn tar éis an rómhair.
My back was sore after the digging.
Rinne m'athair rómhar maith ar an bpáirc.
My father did a good bit of digging in the field.
Níl an talamh réidh don rómhar fós.
The ground isn't ready for digging yet.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Digging in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for digging?
The Irish for digging is rómhar (pronounced “ROH-wur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce rómhar in Irish?
Rómhar is said like “ROH-wur” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːwəɾˠ/).
Does rómhar have a plural?
No plural form is given for rómhar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'rómhar' and 'treabhadh'?
'Rómhar' is digging by hand with a spade, while 'treabhadh' is ploughing with a plough.
How do I say 'digging potatoes'?
Say 'ag rómhar preátaí'; for lifting the crop, 'ag baint preátaí' is also common.
