HeyRuaHow to say “mackerel” in Irish
- Irish:
- ronnach
- English:
- mackerel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RUN-ukh” /ˈɾˠɔn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- ronnaigh (mackerels)
- Genitive singular:
- ronnaigh, an ronnaigh (e.g. blas an ronnaigh, the taste of the mackerel)
- Genitive plural:
- ronnach, na ronnach (e.g. séasúr na ronnach, the mackerel season)
What does “ronnach” mean?
- mackerel
- A common sea fish with a striped blue-green back, often caught off the Irish coast and eaten fresh or smoked.Also: mackerel fish, Atlantic mackerel.
Other Irish words for mackerel: maicréal (mackerel)
“Ronnach” with the article
The plural of mackerel in Irish is ronnaigh. Here is ronnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ronnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ronnach, the Irish word for mackerel.
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Mackerel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mackerel?
The Irish for mackerel is ronnach (pronounced “RUN-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ronnaigh.
How do you pronounce ronnach in Irish?
Ronnach is said like “RUN-ukh” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of mackerel in Irish?
The plural of ronnach is ronnaigh; with the article, na ronnaigh means “the mackerels”. The genitive plural is ronnach, as in séasúr na ronnach (the mackerel season).
Is 'ronnach' the fish related to the adjective 'ronnach'?
They are spelt the same, but the noun 'ronnach' means mackerel, while the adjective 'ronnach' means slobbery, from 'ronna', a drool or slobber, possibly referring to the fish's slippery feel.
