HeyRuaHow to say “robe” in Irish
- Irish:
- róba
- English:
- robe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-buh” /ˈɾˠoːbˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- róbaí (robes)
- Genitive singular:
- róba, an róba (e.g. crios an róba, the belt of the robe)
- Genitive plural:
- róbaí, na róbaí (e.g. dathanna na róbaí, the colours of the robes)
What does “róba” mean?
- robe
- A long, loose outer garment, such as a ceremonial or official gown or a dressing gown.Also: gown, dressing gown, bathrobe.
“Róba” with the article
The plural of robe in Irish is róbaí. Here is róba after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an róba
the robe
No change after an
na róbaí
the robes
Plural: no change after na
“Róba” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using róba, the Irish word for robe.
Chuir sí róba uirthi tar éis an folctha.
She put on a robe after the bath.
Bhí an róba dearg ar an mbreitheamh.
The judge was wearing the red robe.
Tá póca i mo róba.
There is a pocket in my robe.
Cheangail sé crios an róba go docht.
He tied the belt of the robe tightly.
Chaith na mic léinn róbaí dubha ag an mbronnadh.
The students wore black gowns at the conferring.
Shiúil sé timpeall an tí ina róba.
He walked around the house in his robe.
Tá an róba crochta ar chúl an dorais.
The robe is hanging on the back of the door.
Other nouns in Irish
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Robe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for robe?
The Irish for robe is róba (pronounced “ROH-buh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is róbaí.
How do you pronounce róba in Irish?
Róba is said like “ROH-buh” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːbˠə/).
What is the plural of robe in Irish?
The plural of róba is róbaí; with the article, na róbaí means “the robes”. The genitive plural is róbaí, as in dathanna na róbaí (the colours of the robes).
What is the difference between 'róba' and 'gúna'?
'Gúna' is the ordinary word for a dress or gown, while 'róba' is a loose robe, such as a dressing gown or an academic or judicial robe.
