HeyRuaHow to say “robber” in Irish
- Irish:
- robálaí
- English:
- robber
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RUB-aw-lee” /ˈrˠɔbˠaːlˠiː/
- Plural:
- robálaithe (robbers)
- Genitive singular:
- robálaí, an robálaí (e.g. ainm an robálaí, the robber's name)
- Genitive plural:
- robálaithe, na robálaithe (e.g. cleasanna na robálaithe, the robbers' tricks)
What does “robálaí” mean?
- robber
- A person who steals from people or places, often using force or threats.Also: thief, burglar, plunderer.
Other Irish words for robber: meirleach (robber), gadaí (thief)
“Robálaí” with the article
The plural of robber in Irish is robálaithe. Here is robálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Robálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using robálaí, the Irish word for robber.
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Robber in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for robber?
The Irish for robber is robálaí (pronounced “RUB-aw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is robálaithe.
How do you pronounce robálaí in Irish?
Robálaí is said like “RUB-aw-lee” (IPA /ˈrˠɔbˠaːlˠiː/).
What is the plural of robber in Irish?
The plural of robálaí is robálaithe; with the article, na robálaithe means “the robbers”. The genitive plural is robálaithe, as in cleasanna na robálaithe (the robbers' tricks).
What is the difference between robálaí and gadaí?
Gadaí is the general word for a thief, while robálaí usually suggests a robber who steals by force or raids a place, such as robálaí bainc.
