HeyRuaHow to say “raft” in Irish
- Irish:
- rafta
- English:
- raft
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAF-tuh” /ˈɾˠafˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- raftaí (rafts)
- Genitive singular:
- rafta, an rafta (e.g. adhmad an rafta, the wood of the raft)
- Genitive plural:
- raftaí, na raftaí (e.g. rás raftaí, a raft race)
What does “rafta” mean?
- raft
- A flat floating platform, often made of logs or planks tied together, used to travel on water.Also: float, log raft, life raft.
“Rafta” with the article
The plural of raft in Irish is raftaí. Here is rafta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rafta
the raft
No change after an
na raftaí
the rafts
Plural: no change after na
“Rafta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rafta, the Irish word for raft.
Rinne na páistí rafta as seanphlanda.
The children made a raft from old planks.
Bhí an rafta ag snámh síos an abhainn.
The raft was floating down the river.
Shuíomar ar an rafta go ciúin.
We sat quietly on the raft.
Bhris téad an rafta sa stoirm.
The raft's rope broke in the storm.
Tá a lán raftaí ar an loch inniu.
There are lots of rafts on the lake today.
Thrasnaigh siad an abhainn i rafta beag.
They crossed the river in a small raft.
Ná fág do mhála ar mo rafta.
Don't leave your bag on my raft.
Other nouns in Irish
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Raft in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for raft?
The Irish for raft is rafta (pronounced “RAF-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raftaí.
How do you pronounce rafta in Irish?
Rafta is said like “RAF-tuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠafˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of raft in Irish?
The plural of rafta is raftaí; with the article, na raftaí means “the rafts”. The genitive plural is raftaí, as in rás raftaí (a raft race).
Is 'rafta' the same as 'bád'?
No, 'bád' is a boat with a hull, while 'rafta' is a simple flat floating platform.
