HeyRuaHow to say “rabbi” in Irish
- Irish:
- raibí
- English:
- rabbi
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAB-ee” /ˈɾˠabʲiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- raibithe (rabbis)
- Genitive singular:
- raibí, an raibí (e.g. teach an raibí, the rabbi's house)
- Genitive plural:
- raibithe, na raibithe (e.g. cruinniú na raibithe, the meeting of the rabbis)
What does “raibí” mean?
- rabbi
- A Jewish religious teacher and leader, often in charge of a synagogue.Also: Jewish teacher, Jewish minister.
“Raibí” with the article
The plural of rabbi in Irish is raibithe. Here is raibí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an raibí
the rabbi
No change after an
na raibithe
the rabbis
Plural: no change after na
“Raibí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raibí, the Irish word for rabbi.
Is raibí é a uncail.
His uncle is a rabbi.
Choisric an raibí an tsionagóg nua.
The rabbi consecrated the new synagogue.
Labhair an raibí leis an bpobal Dé Sathairn.
The rabbi spoke to the congregation on Saturday.
Bhí bean an raibí ag an doras.
The rabbi's wife was at the door.
Tháinig raibithe ó gach cearn den tír.
Rabbis came from every part of the country.
Chuir mé ceist ar an raibí faoin bhféile.
I asked the rabbi about the festival.
Tá raibí nua sa tsionagóg anois.
There is a new rabbi in the synagogue now.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rabbi in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rabbi?
The Irish for rabbi is raibí (pronounced “RAB-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raibithe.
How do you pronounce raibí in Irish?
Raibí is said like “RAB-ee” (IPA /ˈɾˠabʲiː/).
What is the plural of rabbi in Irish?
The plural of raibí is raibithe; with the article, na raibithe means “the rabbis”. The genitive plural is raibithe, as in cruinniú na raibithe (the meeting of the rabbis).
Is 'raibí' related to the verb form 'raibh'?
No. 'Raibí' means a rabbi, while 'raibh' is a form of the verb 'bí', as in 'an raibh tú ann?'.
