HeyRuaHow to say “rocket” in Irish
- Irish:
- roicéad
- English:
- rocket
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RIK-ayd” /ˈɾˠɛceːd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- roicéid (rockets)
- Genitive singular:
- roicéid, an roicéid (e.g. inneall an roicéid, the rocket's engine)
- Genitive plural:
- roicéad, na roicéad (e.g. seoladh na roicéad, the launching of the rockets)
What does “roicéad” mean?
- rocket
- A vehicle or projectile driven upwards or forwards by burning fuel, used for space travel, weapons or fireworks.Also: space rocket, missile, firework rocket.
“Roicéad” with the article
The plural of rocket in Irish is roicéid. Here is roicéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an roicéad
the rocket
No change after an
na roicéid
the rockets
Plural: no change after na
“Roicéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using roicéad, the Irish word for rocket.
Seoladh roicéad nua inné.
A new rocket was launched yesterday.
Chuaigh an roicéad suas go tapa sa spéir.
The rocket went up quickly into the sky.
Bhí torann an roicéid an-ard ar fad.
The noise of the rocket was very loud.
Chonaiceamar roicéid ag pléascadh oíche Shamhna.
We saw rockets exploding on Halloween night.
Rinne mé mo roicéad féin as buidéal plaisteach.
I made my own rocket out of a plastic bottle.
Bhí spásairí i roicéad ag dul chuig an ngealach.
Astronauts were in a rocket heading to the moon.
Tá an roicéad réidh le seoladh.
The rocket is ready to be launched.
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Rocket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rocket?
The Irish for rocket is roicéad (pronounced “RIK-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is roicéid.
How do you pronounce roicéad in Irish?
Roicéad is said like “RIK-ayd” (IPA /ˈɾˠɛceːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of rocket in Irish?
The plural of roicéad is roicéid; with the article, na roicéid means “the rockets”. The genitive plural is roicéad, as in seoladh na roicéad (the launching of the rockets).
Is 'roicéad' the same as 'diúracán'?
Not quite: 'roicéad' is any rocket, including space rockets and fireworks, while 'diúracán' means a missile or projectile used as a weapon.
