Riot in Irish (Círéib): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for riot?

The Irish for riot is círéib (pronounced “KEER-ayb”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is círéibeacha. Depending on context it can also mean uproar.

Q: What is the plural of riot in Irish?

The plural of círéib is círéibeacha; with the article, na círéibeacha means “the riots”. The genitive plural is círéibeacha, as in tuairisc na gcíréibeacha (the report on the riots).

Q: Does círéib have more than one meaning?

Yes. Círéib can mean riot or uproar, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “riot” in Irish

Irish:: círéib
English:: riot, uproar
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KEER-ayb” /ˈciːɾʲeːbʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: círéibeacha (riots)
Genitive singular:: círéibe, na círéibe (e.g. póilíní círéibe, riot police)
Genitive plural:: círéibeacha, na gcíréibeacha (e.g. tuairisc na gcíréibeacha, the report on the riots)

What does “círéib” mean?

“Círéib” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

riot: A violent public disturbance in which a crowd fights, damages property or clashes with police.Also: civil disturbance, rioting, disorder.

1 other meaning: uproar

2uproar: A loud, noisy commotion or din made by people.Also: din, commotion, tumult, racket.

“Círéib” with the article

The plural of riot in Irish is círéibeacha. Here is círéib after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chíréib

the riot

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na círéibeacha

the riots

Plural: no change after na

“Círéib” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using círéib, the Irish word for riot.

Bhris círéib amach sa chathair aréir.

A riot broke out in the city last night.

Gortaíodh beirt phóilíní sa chíréib.

Two police officers were injured in the riot.

Tháinig na póilíní círéibe go tapa.

The riot police arrived quickly.

Bhí círéibeacha ann ar fud na tíre.

There were riots all over the country.

Cuireadh deireadh leis an gcíréib roimh mhaidin.

The riot was ended before morning.

Bhí círéib cheart sa seomra ranga inniu.

There was a real uproar in the classroom today.

Gabhadh fiche duine i ndiaidh na círéibe.

Twenty people were arrested after the riot.

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Riot in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for riot?

The Irish for riot is círéib (pronounced “KEER-ayb”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is círéibeacha. Depending on context it can also mean uproar.

How do you pronounce círéib in Irish?

Círéib is said like “KEER-ayb” (IPA /ˈciːɾʲeːbʲ/).

What is the plural of riot in Irish?

The plural of círéib is círéibeacha; with the article, na círéibeacha means “the riots”. The genitive plural is círéibeacha, as in tuairisc na gcíréibeacha (the report on the riots).

Does círéib have more than one meaning?

Yes. Círéib can mean riot or uproar, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does círéib change to chíréib or gcíréib?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) círéib becomes mo chíréib (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcíréib (eclipsis).

What is the difference between círéib and agóid?

Agóid is a protest, which can be peaceful, while círéib is a violent riot or uproar. A peaceful march is máirseáil or léirsiú, not círéib.

How do I say 'rioter' in Irish?

A rioter is círéibeoir, and the adjective 'riotous' is círéibeach.

Riot in Irish (Círéib): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage