HeyRuaHow to say “raffle” in Irish
- Irish:
- raifil
- English:
- raffle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAF-il” /ˈrafʲɪlʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- raifilí (raffles)
- Genitive singular:
- raifil, an raifil (e.g. ticéad an raifil, the raffle ticket)
- Genitive plural:
- raifilí, na raifilí (e.g. torthaí na raifilí, the results of the raffles)
What does “raifil” mean?
- raffle
- A way of raising money in which people buy numbered tickets and the winning tickets drawn get prizes.Also: draw, lottery, prize draw.
“Raifil” with the article
The plural of raffle in Irish is raifilí. Here is raifil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an raifil
the raffle
No change after an
na raifilí
the raffles
Plural: no change after na
“Raifil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raifil, the Irish word for raffle.
Cheannaigh mé ticéad don raifil inné.
I bought a ticket for the raffle yesterday.
Bhuaigh m'aintín ciseán bia sa raifil.
My aunt won a food hamper in the raffle.
Beidh raifil ann ag deireadh na hoíche.
There will be a raffle at the end of the night.
Tarraingeofar an raifil ar a deich a chlog.
The raffle will be drawn at ten o'clock.
Bailíodh céad euro ó dhíol ticéad an raifil.
A hundred euro was collected from selling raffle tickets.
Eagraíonn an club raifilí gach mí.
The club organises raffles every month.
Ní bhuaim rud ar bith i raifil riamh.
I never win anything in a raffle.
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Raffle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for raffle?
The Irish for raffle is raifil (pronounced “RAF-il”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raifilí.
How do you pronounce raifil in Irish?
Raifil is said like “RAF-il” (IPA /ˈrafʲɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of raffle in Irish?
The plural of raifil is raifilí; with the article, na raifilí means “the raffles”. The genitive plural is raifilí, as in torthaí na raifilí (the results of the raffles).
What is the difference between 'raifil' and 'crannchur'?
'Raifil' is a raffle with prizes, often for a club or charity, while 'crannchur' means a lottery or drawing of lots, as in 'An Crannchur Náisiúnta', the National Lottery.
