HeyRuaHow to say “robot” in Irish
- Irish:
- róbat
- English:
- robot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-but” /ˈɾˠoːbˠət̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- róbait (robots)
- Genitive singular:
- róbait, an róbait (e.g. lámh an róbait, the robot's arm)
- Genitive plural:
- róbat, na róbat (e.g. monarcha róbat, a robot factory)
What does “róbat” mean?
- robot
- A machine that can carry out tasks automatically, often controlled by a computer.Also: automaton, android.
“Róbat” with the article
The plural of robot in Irish is róbait. Here is róbat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an róbat
the robot
No change after an
na róbait
the robots
Plural: no change after na
“Róbat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using róbat, the Irish word for robot.
Thóg na daltaí róbat beag sa rang.
The pupils built a small robot in class.
Tá an róbat ag glanadh an urláir.
The robot is cleaning the floor.
Bhris cos an róbait inné.
The robot's leg broke yesterday.
Déanann róbait go leor oibre sna monarchana anois.
Robots do a lot of work in factories now.
Chláraigh mé mo róbat chun damhsa.
I programmed my robot to dance.
Tá suim mhór aici i róbait.
She is very interested in robots.
Bhí comórtas róbat ar siúl sa scoil.
There was a robot competition in the school.
Other nouns in Irish
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Robot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for robot?
The Irish for robot is róbat (pronounced “ROH-but”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is róbait.
How do you pronounce róbat in Irish?
Róbat is said like “ROH-but” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːbˠət̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of robot in Irish?
The plural of róbat is róbait; with the article, na róbait means “the robots”. The genitive plural is róbat, as in monarcha róbat (a robot factory).
What is the Irish for robotics?
Robotics is 'róbataic', while a single robot is 'róbat'.
