HeyRuaHow to say “optional” in Irish
- Irish:
- roghnach
- English:
- optional, choice
- Word type:
- adjective
- More optional:
- níos roghnaí
- Most optional:
- is roghnaí
- Plural:
- roghnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ROW-nukh” /ˈrˠəunˠəx/
What does “roghnach” mean?
“Roghnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- optional
- Something you may choose to do or take, but do not have to.Also: elective, voluntary, by choice.
1 other meaning: choice
- 2choice
- Specially chosen or of the best quality; select.Also: select, chosen, preferred.
Other Irish adjectives for optional: saorálach (voluntary)
“Roghnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is roghnach after ábhar (material, masculine), after ceist (question, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, roghnacha.
More optional, most optional, very optional
| more optional | níos roghnaí | in the past tense: ní ba roghnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most optional | is roghnaí | in the past tense: ba roghnaí |
| as optional as | chomh roghnach le | no change after chomh |
| very optional | an-roghnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too optional | róroghnach | ró- lenites |
“Roghnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Optional in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for optional?
The Irish for optional is roghnach (pronounced “ROW-nukh”). It comes after the noun: ábhar roghnach, an optional material; ceist roghnach, an optional question.
How do you say more optional and most optional in Irish?
níos roghnaí is more optional and is roghnaí is most optional. In the past tense they become ní ba roghnaí and ba roghnaí.
What is the plural of roghnach?
With a plural noun roghnach becomes roghnacha: ábhair roghnacha, ceisteanna roghnacha.
How do you say very optional in Irish?
an-roghnach. Too optional is róroghnach, and as optional as is chomh roghnach le.
Does roghnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Roghnach can mean optional or choice, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'roghnach'?
The opposite is 'éigeantach', meaning compulsory, as in 'ábhar éigeantach' (a compulsory subject).
