HeyRuaHow to say “roguery” in Irish
- Irish:
- rógaireacht
- English:
- roguery, playful mischief
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-gir-ukht” /ˈɾˠoːɡəɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rógaireachta, na rógaireachta (e.g. cleas rógaireachta, a roguish trick)
What does “rógaireacht” mean?
“Rógaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- roguery
- Dishonest, tricky or mischievous behaviour, the conduct of a rogue.Also: rascality, trickery, mischief, villainy.
1 other meaning: playful mischief
- 2playful mischief
- Teasing, roguish playfulness, as in a child or a flirtatious person.Also: mischief, roguishness, devilment, teasing.
“Rógaireacht” with the article
Here is rógaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an rógaireacht
the roguery
No change after an
“Rógaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rógaireacht, the Irish word for roguery.
Ní raibh ann ach rógaireacht ó thús deireadh.
It was nothing but roguery from start to finish.
Bhí an rógaireacht le feiceáil ina shúile.
The mischief was plain to see in his eyes.
Tá a sáith rógaireachta sa leanbh sin.
That child is full of mischief.
Stop den rógaireacht sin anois!
Stop that messing now!
Rinne sé é le barr rógaireachta.
He did it out of pure devilment.
Ní maith liom rógaireacht na ndíoltóirí sin.
I don't like the trickery of those sellers.
Bhí rógaireacht ina gáire.
There was mischief in her laugh.
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Roguery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for roguery?
The Irish for roguery is rógaireacht (pronounced “ROH-gir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean playful mischief.
How do you pronounce rógaireacht in Irish?
Rógaireacht is said like “ROH-gir-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːɡəɾʲəxt̪/).
Does rógaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for rógaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does rógaireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rógaireacht can mean roguery or playful mischief, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is rógaireacht different from rógaire?
Rógaire is the person, a rogue or rascal, while rógaireacht is the behaviour, roguery or mischief.
