HeyRuaHow to say “robbery” in Irish
- Irish:
- robáil
- English:
- robbery
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- robáil, to rob (ag robáil, robbing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RO-bawl” /ˈɾˠɔbˠɑːlʲ/
- Plural:
- robálacha (robberies)
- Genitive singular:
- robála, na robála (e.g. lá na robála, the day of the robbery)
- Genitive plural:
- robálacha, na robálacha (e.g. líon na robálacha, the number of robberies)
What does “robáil” mean?
- robbery
- The act of robbing or stealing from a person or place; it is also the verbal noun of the verb robáil, to rob.Also: robbing, theft, heist.
“Robáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, robáil means robbing: it is the verbal noun of the verb robáil (to rob). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Robáil” with the article
The plural of robbery in Irish is robálacha. Here is robáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Robáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using robáil, the Irish word for robbery.
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Robbery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for robbery?
The Irish for robbery is robáil (pronounced “RO-bawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is robálacha.
How do you pronounce robáil in Irish?
Robáil is said like “RO-bawl” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔbˠɑːlʲ/).
What is the plural of robbery in Irish?
The plural of robáil is robálacha; with the article, na robálacha means “the robberies”. The genitive plural is robálacha, as in líon na robálacha (the number of robberies).
Does robáil have more than one meaning?
Robáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to rob.
What is the difference between robáil and gadaíocht?
Robáil is a robbery, often with force or a specific incident, while gadaíocht is theft or stealing in general.
