HeyRuaHow to say “role model” in Irish
- Irish:
- rólchuspa
- English:
- role model
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROHL-khus-puh” /ˈɾˠoːlˌxʊspə/
- Plural:
- rólchuspaí (role models)
- Genitive singular:
- rólchuspa, an rólchuspa (e.g. tábhacht an rólchuspa, the importance of the role model)
- Genitive plural:
- rólchuspaí, na rólchuspaí (e.g. easpa rólchuspaí, the lack of role models)
What does “rólchuspa” mean?
- role model
- A person whose behaviour and example others look up to and copy.Also: model, example, inspiration.
Other Irish words for role model: eiseamláir (example), dea-shampla (good example)
“Rólchuspa” with the article
The plural of role model in Irish is rólchuspaí. Here is rólchuspa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rólchuspa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rólchuspa, the Irish word for role model.
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Role model in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for role model?
The Irish for role model is rólchuspa (pronounced “ROHL-khus-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rólchuspaí.
How do you pronounce rólchuspa in Irish?
Rólchuspa is said like “ROHL-khus-puh” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːlˌxʊspə/).
What is the plural of role model in Irish?
The plural of rólchuspa is rólchuspaí; with the article, na rólchuspaí means “the role models”. The genitive plural is rólchuspaí, as in easpa rólchuspaí (the lack of role models).
Is there another word for role model in Irish?
Yes, 'eiseamláir' (example, model) is often used, as in 'eiseamláir mhaith' (a good example); 'rólchuspa' is the specific term for role model.
