HeyRuaHow to say “raking” in Irish
- Irish:
- rácáil
- English:
- raking, scraping, rummaging
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- rácáil, to rake (ag rácáil, raking)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-kawl” /ˈɾˠaːkaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- rácálacha
- Genitive singular:
- rácála, na rácála (e.g. obair rácála, raking work)
- Genitive plural:
- rácálacha, na rácálacha (e.g. tar éis na rácálacha go léir, after all the rakings)
What does “rácáil” mean?
“Rácáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- raking
- The act of gathering or smoothing something with a rake; the verbal noun of the verb rácáil.Also: rake, raking up.
1 other meaning: scraping, rummaging
- 2scraping, rummaging
- The act of scraping, raking about or rummaging through something to find things.Also: rummaging, raking about.
“Rácáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, rácáil means raking: it is the verbal noun of the verb rácáil (to rake). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Rácáil” with the article
The plural of raking in Irish is rácálacha. Here is rácáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rácáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rácáil, the Irish word for raking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Raking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for raking?
The Irish for raking is rácáil (pronounced “RAW-kawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rácálacha. Depending on context it can also mean scraping, rummaging.
How do you pronounce rácáil in Irish?
Rácáil is said like “RAW-kawl” (IPA /ˈɾˠaːkaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of raking in Irish?
The plural of rácáil is rácálacha; with the article, it is na rácálacha. The genitive plural is rácálacha, as in tar éis na rácálacha go léir (after all the rakings).
Does rácáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rácáil can mean raking or scraping, rummaging, depending on context; the first is the most common. Rácáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to rake.
What is the difference between 'ráca' and 'rácáil'?
'Ráca' is the tool, a rake, while 'rácáil' is the act of raking, as in 'ag rácáil an fhéir' (raking the hay).
