HeyRuaHow to say “robber” in Irish
- Irish:
- ropaire
- English:
- robber, scoundrel, stabber, rapparee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RUP-uh-ruh” /ˈɾˠɔpˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- ropairí (robbers)
- Genitive singular:
- ropaire, an ropaire (e.g. lámh an ropaire, the robber's hand)
- Genitive plural:
- ropairí, na ropairí (e.g. scéalta na ropairí, stories of the rapparees)
What does “ropaire” mean?
“Ropaire” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- robber
- A thief or cut-purse who takes things from people, often by force.Also: thief, cut-purse, bandit.
3 other meanings: scoundrel or stabber or rapparee
- 2scoundrel
- A rogue or villain, a person of bad character.Also: villain, rogue, rascal.
- 3stabber
- A violent person who thrusts or stabs at others.Also: thruster, violent person.
- 4rapparee
- An Irish irregular soldier or outlaw of the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.Also: outlaw, highwayman.
Other Irish words for robber: meirleach (robber), gadaí (thief), robálaí (robber)
“Ropaire” with the article
The plural of robber in Irish is ropairí. Here is ropaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ropaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ropaire, 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 ropaire (pronounced “RUP-uh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ropairí. Depending on context it can also mean scoundrel or stabber or rapparee.
How do you pronounce ropaire in Irish?
Ropaire is said like “RUP-uh-ruh” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔpˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of robber in Irish?
The plural of ropaire is ropairí; with the article, na ropairí means “the robbers”. The genitive plural is ropairí, as in scéalta na ropairí (stories of the rapparees).
Does ropaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ropaire can mean robber, scoundrel, stabber or rapparee, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ropaire' and 'gadaí'?
'Gadaí' is the ordinary word for a thief, while 'ropaire' suggests a violent robber or a scoundrel, and historically a rapparee.
Is the English word 'rapparee' related to 'ropaire'?
Yes, English 'rapparee' comes from Irish 'ropaire', a name for the outlaws who fought after the Williamite war.
