HeyRuaHow to say “late-night revelry” in Irish
- Irish:
- ragairne
- English:
- late-night revelry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAG-ur-nyuh” /ˈɾˠaɡəɾˠn̠ʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ragairne, an ragairne (e.g. oíche ragairne, a night of revelry)
What does “ragairne” mean?
- late-night revelry
- Staying up late at night having fun, drinking or socializing, often away from home.Also: revelry, carousing, night out, late hours.
“Ragairne” with the article
Here is ragairne after the article (an t-alt).
an ragairne
the late-night revelry
No change after an
“Ragairne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ragairne, the Irish word for late-night revelry.
Bhí sé amuigh ag ragairne go maidin.
He was out carousing until morning.
Tá tuirse orm tar éis an ragairne aréir.
I'm tired after last night's late session.
Ní maith lena mháthair an ragairne seo ar fad.
His mother doesn't like all this staying out late.
Chaith siad oíche ragairne sa chathair.
They spent a night out on the town in the city.
Is beag ragairne a dhéanaim anois.
I rarely stay out late these days.
Bhí lucht ragairne ar na sráideanna go déanach.
Revellers were on the streets late.
D'fhill sé abhaile i ndiaidh a chuid ragairne.
He came home after his night of revelry.
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Late-night revelry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for late-night revelry?
The Irish for late-night revelry is ragairne (pronounced “RAG-ur-nyuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ragairne in Irish?
Ragairne is said like “RAG-ur-nyuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠaɡəɾˠn̠ʲə/).
Does ragairne have a plural?
No plural form is given for ragairne in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say someone is out late enjoying themselves?
Use 'ag ragairne', e.g. 'Bhí siad ag ragairne go maidin', they were out revelling until morning. A person who does this is a 'ragairneálaí'.
