HeyRuaHow to say “radish” in Irish
- Irish:
- raidis
- English:
- radish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAD-ish” /ˈɾˠadʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- raidisí (radishes)
- Genitive singular:
- raidise, na raidise (e.g. blas na raidise, the taste of the radish)
- Genitive plural:
- raidisí, na raidisí (e.g. blas na raidisí, the taste of the radishes)
What does “raidis” mean?
- radish
- A small, crisp, peppery root vegetable, usually red outside and white inside, often eaten raw in salads.Also: red radish, salad radish.
“Raidis” with the article
The plural of radish in Irish is raidisí. Here is raidis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an raidis
the radish
No change after an
na raidisí
the radishes
Plural: no change after na
“Raidis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raidis, the Irish word for radish.
Is maith liom raidis i sailéad.
I like radish in a salad.
Tá an raidis seo an-te.
This radish is very hot.
Cheannaigh mé raidisí sa siopa inniu.
I bought radishes in the shop today.
Chuir m'athair raidisí sa ghairdín.
My father planted radishes in the garden.
Gearr barr na raidise de, le do thoil.
Cut the top off the radish, please.
Tá dath dearg ar na raidisí.
The radishes are red.
Bhí raidis bheag i mo lón.
There was a small radish in my lunch.
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Radish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for radish?
The Irish for radish is raidis (pronounced “RAD-ish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is raidisí.
How do you pronounce raidis in Irish?
Raidis is said like “RAD-ish” (IPA /ˈɾˠadʲɪʃ/).
What is the plural of radish in Irish?
The plural of raidis is raidisí; with the article, na raidisí means “the radishes”. The genitive plural is raidisí, as in blas na raidisí (the taste of the radishes).
Is 'raidis' the same as 'meacan dearg'?
No. 'Raidis' is a radish, while 'meacan dearg' means a carrot; 'meacan' alone is a general word for a root vegetable or taproot.
