HeyRuaHow to say “outbreak” in Irish
- Irish:
- ráig
- English:
- outbreak, sudden rush
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rawg” /ɾˠaːɟ/
- Plural:
- ráigeanna (outbreaks)
- Genitive singular:
- ráige, na ráige (e.g. tús na ráige, the start of the outbreak)
- Genitive plural:
- ráigeanna, na ráigeanna (e.g. líon na ráigeanna, the number of outbreaks)
What does “ráig” mean?
“Ráig” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- outbreak
- A sudden spread or appearance of something, especially a disease.Also: epidemic, bout, fit.
1 other meaning: sudden rush
- 2sudden rush
- A sudden burst, rush or fit of activity or feeling.Also: burst, fit, spurt, dash.
“Ráig” with the article
The plural of outbreak in Irish is ráigeanna. Here is ráig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ráig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ráig, the Irish word for outbreak.
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Outbreak in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for outbreak?
The Irish for outbreak is ráig (pronounced “rawg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ráigeanna. Depending on context it can also mean sudden rush.
How do you pronounce ráig in Irish?
Ráig is said like “rawg” (IPA /ɾˠaːɟ/).
What is the plural of outbreak in Irish?
The plural of ráig is ráigeanna; with the article, na ráigeanna means “the outbreaks”. The genitive plural is ráigeanna, as in líon na ráigeanna (the number of outbreaks).
Does ráig have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ráig can mean outbreak or sudden rush, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'an outbreak of disease' in Irish?
Use ráig galair, for example ráig fliú for a flu outbreak.
What does 'de ráig' mean?
De ráig means suddenly or with a rush, as in rith sé amach de ráig, 'he rushed out'.
