HeyRuaHow to say “ice cream” in Irish
- Irish:
- reoiteog
- English:
- ice cream
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-chohg” /ˈɾˠoːtʲoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- reoiteoga (ice creams)
- Genitive singular:
- reoiteoige, na reoiteoige (e.g. blas na reoiteoige, the taste of the ice cream)
- Genitive plural:
- reoiteog, na reoiteog (e.g. praghas na reoiteog, the price of the ice creams)
What does “reoiteog” mean?
- ice cream
- A frozen sweet food made from milk or cream, often eaten as a treat; also an ice-cream cone or portion.Also: ice-cream cone, ice lolly, ice.
“Reoiteog” with the article
The plural of ice cream in Irish is reoiteoga. Here is reoiteog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an reoiteog
the ice cream
No change after an
na reoiteoga
the ice creams
Plural: no change after na
“Reoiteog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reoiteog, the Irish word for ice cream.
Ar mhaith leat reoiteog?
Would you like an ice cream?
Tá an reoiteog ag leá sa ghrian.
The ice cream is melting in the sun.
Cheannaigh mé trí reoiteoga ar an trá.
I bought three ice creams on the beach.
Thit mo reoiteog ar an talamh.
My ice cream fell on the ground.
Is breá liom blas na reoiteoige seacláide.
I love the taste of chocolate ice cream.
Tá veain reoiteog taobh amuigh den scoil.
There's an ice-cream van outside the school.
Bhí sútha talún i mo reoiteog.
There were strawberries in my ice cream.
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Ice cream in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ice cream?
The Irish for ice cream is reoiteog (pronounced “ROH-chohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is reoiteoga.
How do you pronounce reoiteog in Irish?
Reoiteog is said like “ROH-chohg” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːtʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of ice cream in Irish?
The plural of reoiteog is reoiteoga; with the article, na reoiteoga means “the ice creams”. The genitive plural is reoiteog, as in praghas na reoiteog (the price of the ice creams).
Is 'uachtar reoite' the same as 'reoiteog'?
Yes, 'uachtar reoite' also means ice cream, but 'reoiteog' is the usual single word, especially for a cone or portion.
