HeyRuaHow to say “rifle” in Irish
- Irish:
- raidhfil
- English:
- rifle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RYE-fil” /ˈrˠəifʲɪlʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- raidhfilí (rifles)
- Genitive singular:
- raidhfil, an raidhfil (e.g. bairille an raidhfil, barrel of the rifle)
- Genitive plural:
- raidhfilí, na raidhfilí (e.g. díol na raidhfilí, the sale of the rifles)
What does “raidhfil” mean?
- rifle
- A long gun with a grooved barrel, fired from the shoulder.Also: gun, firearm, musket.
“Raidhfil” with the article
The plural of rifle in Irish is raidhfilí. Here is raidhfil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an raidhfil
the rifle
No change after an
na raidhfilí
the rifles
Plural: no change after na
“Raidhfil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raidhfil, the Irish word for rifle.
Bhí raidhfil ar a ghualainn aige.
He had a rifle on his shoulder.
Ghlan an saighdiúir an raidhfil go cúramach.
The soldier cleaned the rifle carefully.
Bhris stoc an raidhfil nuair a thit sé.
The rifle's stock broke when it fell.
Fuair na póilíní trí raidhfilí sa scioból.
The police found three rifles in the barn.
Choinnigh m'athair a raidhfil faoi ghlas.
My father kept his rifle locked away.
Tá an raidhfil i bhfolach sa chófra.
The rifle is hidden in the cupboard.
Ní cheadaítear raidhfilí sa pháirc seo.
Rifles are not allowed in this park.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rifle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rifle?
The Irish for rifle is raidhfil (pronounced “RYE-fil”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raidhfilí.
How do you pronounce raidhfil in Irish?
Raidhfil is said like “RYE-fil” (IPA /ˈrˠəifʲɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of rifle in Irish?
The plural of raidhfil is raidhfilí; with the article, na raidhfilí means “the rifles”. The genitive plural is raidhfilí, as in díol na raidhfilí (the sale of the rifles).
What is the difference between raidhfil and gunna?
Gunna is the general word for any gun, while raidhfil means specifically a rifle.
