HeyRuaHow to say “rogue” in Irish
- Irish:
- cneámhaire
- English:
- rogue, mean person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KNYAW-vur-uh” /ˈkɲɑːvəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- cneámhairí (rogues)
- Genitive singular:
- cneámhaire, an chneámhaire (e.g. cleasanna an chneámhaire, the rogue's tricks)
- Genitive plural:
- cneámhairí, na gcneámhairí (e.g. dream na gcneámhairí, the gang of rogues)
What does “cneámhaire” mean?
“Cneámhaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rogue
- A dishonest, cunning person who cheats or tricks others.Also: crook, knave, scoundrel, rascal.
1 other meaning: mean person
- 2mean person
- A petty, mean-spirited or contemptible person.Also: wretch, villain.
Other Irish words for rogue: bithiúnach (scoundrel), rógaire (rogue), rascal (rascal), rascail (rascal)
“Cneámhaire” with the article
The plural of rogue in Irish is cneámhairí. Here is cneámhaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cneámhaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cneámhaire, the Irish word for rogue.
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Rogue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rogue?
The Irish for rogue is cneámhaire (pronounced “KNYAW-vur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cneámhairí. Depending on context it can also mean mean person.
How do you pronounce cneámhaire in Irish?
Cneámhaire is said like “KNYAW-vur-uh” (IPA /ˈkɲɑːvəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of rogue in Irish?
The plural of cneámhaire is cneámhairí; with the article, na cneámhairí means “the rogues”. The genitive plural is cneámhairí, as in dream na gcneámhairí (the gang of rogues).
Does cneámhaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cneámhaire can mean rogue or mean person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cneámhaire change to chneámhaire or gcneámhaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cneámhaire becomes mo chneámhaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcneámhaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cneámhaire' and 'rógaire'?
'Cneámhaire' suggests a mean, crooked or contemptible person, while 'rógaire' is often used more playfully for a rascal or mischievous person.
