HeyRuaHow to say “outburst” in Irish
- Irish:
- racht
- English:
- outburst, fit of coughing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rakht” /ɾˠaxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- rachtanna (outbursts)
- Genitive singular:
- rachta, an rachta (e.g. neart an rachta, the force of the outburst)
- Genitive plural:
- rachtanna, na rachtanna (e.g. ag fulaingt rachtanna, suffering fits)
What does “racht” mean?
“Racht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- outburst
- A sudden fit or outburst of emotion, such as anger, crying or laughter.Also: fit, paroxysm, fit of anger, fit of crying.
1 other meaning: fit of coughing
- 2fit of coughing
- A sudden bout or spasm, especially of coughing.Also: bout, spasm.
“Racht” with the article
The plural of outburst in Irish is rachtanna. Here is racht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Racht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using racht, the Irish word for outburst.
Other nouns in Irish
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Outburst in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for outburst?
The Irish for outburst is racht (pronounced “rakht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rachtanna. Depending on context it can also mean fit of coughing.
How do you pronounce racht in Irish?
Racht is said like “rakht” (IPA /ɾˠaxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of outburst in Irish?
The plural of racht is rachtanna; with the article, na rachtanna means “the outbursts”. The genitive plural is rachtanna, as in ag fulaingt rachtanna (suffering fits).
Does racht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Racht can mean outburst or fit of coughing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'racht' and 'taom'?
Both mean a fit or attack; 'racht' is used mostly for emotional outbursts like 'racht feirge', while 'taom' is often used for illness, as in 'taom croí' (heart attack).
What does 'a racht a ligean' mean?
'A racht a ligean' means to vent one's feelings or give way to one's emotion.
