HeyRuaHow to say “oystercatcher” in Irish
- Irish:
- roilleach
- English:
- oystercatcher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RUL-yukh” /ˈɾˠɛlʲəx/
Various forms
- Plural:
- roilligh (oystercatchers)
- Genitive singular:
- roilligh, an roilligh (e.g. nead an roilligh, the oystercatcher's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- roilleach, na roilleach (e.g. glórtha na roilleach, the calls of the oystercatchers)
What does “roilleach” mean?
- oystercatcher
- A black and white shore bird with a long orange-red bill that feeds on shellfish.Also: sea pie, shore bird.
“Roilleach” with the article
The plural of oystercatcher in Irish is roilligh. Here is roilleach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an roilleach
the oystercatcher
No change after an
na roilligh
the oystercatchers
Plural: no change after na
“Roilleach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using roilleach, the Irish word for oystercatcher.
Chonaic mé roilleach ar an trá inné.
I saw an oystercatcher on the beach yesterday.
Tá gob fada dearg ag an roilleach.
The oystercatcher has a long red bill.
Bhí na roilligh ag béicíl ar na carraigeacha.
The oystercatchers were calling on the rocks.
Is dubh agus bán cleití an roilligh.
The oystercatcher's feathers are black and white.
Itheann an roilleach diúilicíní agus ruacain.
The oystercatcher eats mussels and cockles.
Chualamar scread na roilleach ag an gcladach.
We heard the cry of the oystercatchers at the shore.
Tá a lán roilleach sa chuan sa gheimhreadh.
There are lots of oystercatchers in the bay in winter.
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Oystercatcher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oystercatcher?
The Irish for oystercatcher is roilleach (pronounced “RUL-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is roilligh.
How do you pronounce roilleach in Irish?
Roilleach is said like “RUL-yukh” (IPA /ˈɾˠɛlʲəx/).
What is the plural of oystercatcher in Irish?
The plural of roilleach is roilligh; with the article, na roilligh means “the oystercatchers”. The genitive plural is roilleach, as in glórtha na roilleach (the calls of the oystercatchers).
Is 'roilleach' the noun related to the adjective meaning staring?
They share a spelling, but as a noun 'roilleach' is the bird, the oystercatcher, as in 'chonaic mé roilleach'.
