HeyRuaHow to say “rogue” in Irish
- Irish:
- rógaire
- English:
- rogue
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-gur-uh” /ˈɾˠoːɡəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- rógairí (rogues)
- Genitive singular:
- rógaire, an rógaire (e.g. cleasanna an rógaire, the rogue's tricks)
- Genitive plural:
- rógairí, na rógairí (e.g. scéalta na rógairí, the stories of the rogues)
What does “rógaire” mean?
- rogue
- A dishonest or mischievous person, often used playfully of someone who is a bit of a rascal.Also: rascal, scoundrel, villain, knave.
Other Irish words for rogue: bithiúnach (scoundrel), cneámhaire (rogue), rascal (rascal), rascail (rascal)
“Rógaire” with the article
The plural of rogue in Irish is rógairí. Here is rógaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rógaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rógaire, the Irish word for rogue.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rogue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rogue?
The Irish for rogue is rógaire (pronounced “ROH-gur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rógairí.
How do you pronounce rógaire in Irish?
Rógaire is said like “ROH-gur-uh” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːɡəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of rogue in Irish?
The plural of rógaire is rógairí; with the article, na rógairí means “the rogues”. The genitive plural is rógairí, as in scéalta na rógairí (the stories of the rogues).
Is 'rógaire' always an insult?
Not always: it can be affectionate, as in 'A rógaire beag!' to a cheeky child, but 'bithiúnach' is stronger and more serious.
What is the word for roguery or mischief?
The abstract noun is 'rógaireacht', as in 'Bhí sé ag rógaireacht arís', he was up to mischief again.
