HeyRuaHow to say “role-play” in Irish
- Irish:
- rólghlacadh
- English:
- role-play
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROHL-ghlah-kuh” /ˈɾˠoːlˌɣlˠakə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rólghlactha, an rólghlactha (e.g. cluiche rólghlactha, role-playing game)
What does “rólghlacadh” mean?
- role-play
- Acting out a part or situation, especially as a learning or training exercise.Also: role-playing, roleplay, acting out.
“Rólghlacadh” with the article
Here is rólghlacadh after the article (an t-alt).
an rólghlacadh
the role-play
No change after an
“Rólghlacadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rólghlacadh, the Irish word for role-play.
Rinneamar rólghlacadh sa rang Gaeilge inniu.
We did role-play in Irish class today.
Is maith leis na páistí an rólghlacadh.
The children like the role-play.
Bhí an múinteoir ag eagrú gníomhaíochta rólghlactha.
The teacher was organising a role-play activity.
Úsáidtear rólghlacadh go minic i gcúrsaí oiliúna.
Role-play is often used in training courses.
Bhí mé neirbhíseach i rith an rólghlactha.
I was nervous during the role-play.
Cabhraíonn rólghlacadh leat muinín a fháil sa teanga.
Role-play helps you gain confidence in the language.
Imríonn sé cluichí rólghlactha ar an ríomhaire.
He plays role-playing games on the computer.
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Role-play in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for role-play?
The Irish for role-play is rólghlacadh (pronounced “ROHL-ghlah-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce rólghlacadh in Irish?
Rólghlacadh is said like “ROHL-ghlah-kuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːlˌɣlˠakə/).
Does rólghlacadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for rólghlacadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'rólghlacadh' formed?
It combines 'ról' (role) with 'glacadh' (taking), with lenition of the second element, giving 'rólghlacadh'.
