HeyRuaHow to say “ragout” in Irish
- Irish:
- ragú
- English:
- ragout
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAG-oo” /ˈɾˠaɡuː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- ragúnna (ragouts)
- Genitive singular:
- ragú, an ragú (e.g. blas an ragú, the taste of the ragout)
- Genitive plural:
- ragúnna, na ragúnna (e.g. oidis na ragúnna, the recipes for the ragouts)
What does “ragú” mean?
- ragout
- A rich, slow-cooked stew of meat and vegetables in a thick sauce.Also: stew, ragu, meat sauce.
“Ragú” with the article
The plural of ragout in Irish is ragúnna. Here is ragú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an ragú
the ragout
No change after an
na ragúnna
the ragouts
Plural: no change after na
“Ragú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ragú, the Irish word for ragout.
Rinne mé ragú mairteola don dinnéar.
I made a beef ragout for dinner.
Tá an ragú ag beiriú go mall ar an sorn.
The ragout is simmering slowly on the cooker.
Cuir níos mó salainn sa ragú.
Put more salt in the ragout.
Bhí boladh an ragú ar fud an tí.
The smell of the ragout was all over the house.
Is maith liom ragú le pasta.
I like ragout with pasta.
Bíonn ragúnna difriúla ar an mbiachlár gach seachtain.
There are different ragouts on the menu every week.
Tá mo ragú níos fearr ná do cheann féin.
My ragout is better than yours.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ragout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ragout?
The Irish for ragout is ragú (pronounced “RAG-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ragúnna.
How do you pronounce ragú in Irish?
Ragú is said like “RAG-oo” (IPA /ˈɾˠaɡuː/).
What is the plural of ragout in Irish?
The plural of ragú is ragúnna; with the article, na ragúnna means “the ragouts”. The genitive plural is ragúnna, as in oidis na ragúnna (the recipes for the ragouts).
What is the difference between 'ragú' and 'stobhach'?
'Stobhach' is the general word for a stew, such as Irish stew, while 'ragú' is a richer, highly seasoned stew or meat sauce of continental style.
