HeyRuaHow to say “revelry” in Irish
- Irish:
- pléaráca
- English:
- revelry, uproar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAY-raw-kuh” /ˈpʲlʲeːɾˠaːkə/
- Plural:
- pléarácaí (revelries)
- Genitive singular:
- pléaráca, an phléaráca (e.g. oíche phléaráca, a night of revelry)
- Genitive plural:
- pléarácaí, na bpléarácaí (e.g. scéalta na bpléarácaí, the stories of the high jinks)
What does “pléaráca” mean?
“Pléaráca” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- revelry
- Noisy, lively merrymaking and fun, as at a party or celebration.Also: merrymaking, high jinks, carousing, boisterous fun.
1 other meaning: uproar
- 2uproar
- A noisy commotion or row.Also: commotion, rumpus, fuss.
Other Irish words for revelry: ragairne (late-night revelry)
“Pléaráca” with the article
The plural of revelry in Irish is pléarácaí. Here is pléaráca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pléaráca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pléaráca, the Irish word for revelry.
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Revelry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for revelry?
The Irish for revelry is pléaráca (pronounced “PLAY-raw-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pléarácaí. Depending on context it can also mean uproar.
How do you pronounce pléaráca in Irish?
Pléaráca is said like “PLAY-raw-kuh” (IPA /ˈpʲlʲeːɾˠaːkə/).
What is the plural of revelry in Irish?
The plural of pléaráca is pléarácaí; with the article, na pléarácaí means “the revelries”. The genitive plural is pléarácaí, as in scéalta na bpléarácaí (the stories of the high jinks).
Does pléaráca have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pléaráca can mean revelry or uproar, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pléaráca change to phléaráca or bpléaráca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pléaráca becomes mo phléaráca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpléaráca (eclipsis).
Is pléaráca a positive or negative word?
Mostly positive: pléaráca is lively, noisy fun, as in the famous song 'Pléaráca na Ruarcach' (O'Rourke's Feast). It can also suggest rowdy uproar depending on context.
