HeyRuaHow to say “racket” in Irish
- Irish:
- raicéad
- English:
- racket, racket, din
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAK-ayd” /ˈɾˠakʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- raicéid (rackets)
- Genitive singular:
- raicéid, an raicéid (e.g. cos an raicéid, the handle of the racket)
- Genitive plural:
- raicéad, na raicéad (e.g. téada na raicéad, the strings of the rackets)
What does “raicéad” mean?
“Raicéad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- racket
- A bat with strings stretched across an oval frame, used in tennis, badminton and squash.Also: racquet, tennis racket, badminton racket.
“Raicéad” with the article
The plural of racket in Irish is raicéid. Here is raicéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Raicéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raicéad, the Irish word for racket.
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Racket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for racket?
The Irish for racket is raicéad (pronounced “RAK-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raicéid. Depending on context it can also mean racket, din.
How do you pronounce raicéad in Irish?
Raicéad is said like “RAK-ayd” (IPA /ˈɾˠakʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of racket in Irish?
The plural of raicéad is raicéid; with the article, na raicéid means “the rackets”. The genitive plural is raicéad, as in téada na raicéad (the strings of the rackets).
Does raicéad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Raicéad can mean racket or racket, din, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the Irish for a tennis racket?
It is 'raicéad leadóige', with 'leadóg' (tennis) in the genitive.
Can 'raicéad' mean noise, like English 'racket'?
Yes, informally, but words like 'callán', 'gleo' or 'torann' are more usual for noise.
