HeyRuaHow to say “risk” in Irish
- Irish:
- riosca
- English:
- risk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RISS-kuh” /ˈɾʲɪskə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rioscaí (risks)
- Genitive singular:
- riosca, an riosca (e.g. measúnú riosca, risk assessment)
- Genitive plural:
- rioscaí, na rioscaí (e.g. liosta na rioscaí, the list of risks)
What does “riosca” mean?
- risk
- The chance that something bad or dangerous may happen, or something that exposes you to that danger.Also: hazard, danger, gamble, jeopardy.
“Riosca” with the article
The plural of risk in Irish is rioscaí. Here is riosca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an riosca
the risk
No change after an
na rioscaí
the risks
Plural: no change after na
“Riosca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using riosca, the Irish word for risk.
Ní fiú an riosca é.
It isn't worth the risk.
Ghlac sé riosca mór leis an airgead.
He took a big risk with the money.
Tá riosca ann i gcónaí.
There is always a risk.
Rinneamar measúnú riosca roimh an turas.
We did a risk assessment before the trip.
Ní maith liom rioscaí a ghlacadh.
I don't like taking risks.
Tá riosca ann dá shláinte anois.
There is a risk to his health now.
Labhair an dochtúir faoi na rioscaí go léir.
The doctor talked about all the risks.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Risk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for risk?
The Irish for risk is riosca (pronounced “RISS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rioscaí.
How do you pronounce riosca in Irish?
Riosca is said like “RISS-kuh” (IPA /ˈɾʲɪskə/).
What is the plural of risk in Irish?
The plural of riosca is rioscaí; with the article, na rioscaí means “the risks”. The genitive plural is rioscaí, as in liosta na rioscaí (the list of risks).
What is the difference between 'riosca' and 'baol'?
'Riosca' is the usual word for a risk you calculate or take, as in 'riosca a ghlacadh', while 'baol' means danger or peril, as in 'i mbaol'.
