HeyRuaHow to say “rowdiness” in Irish
- Irish:
- racánaíocht
- English:
- rowdiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAK-aw-nee-ukht” /ˈɾˠakaːn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- racánaíochta, na racánaíochta (e.g. lucht racánaíochta, rowdy people, troublemakers)
What does “racánaíocht” mean?
- rowdiness
- Noisy, rough and disorderly behaviour, especially by a group of people.Also: rowdyism, brawling, boisterousness, horseplay.
“Racánaíocht” with the article
Here is racánaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an racánaíocht
the rowdiness
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“Racánaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using racánaíocht, the Irish word for rowdiness.
Bhí racánaíocht ar siúl ar an tsráid aréir.
There was rowdiness going on in the street last night.
Níl aon ghlacadh le racánaíocht sa scoil seo.
Rowdy behaviour is not accepted in this school.
Cuireadh deireadh leis an racánaíocht go tapa.
The rowdiness was put a stop to quickly.
Gabhadh beirt fhear mar gheall ar racánaíocht.
Two men were arrested for rowdy behaviour.
Bhí na gardaí tuirseach den racánaíocht ag an deireadh seachtaine.
The guards were tired of the weekend rowdiness.
Ná bígí ag racánaíocht sa seomra ranga!
Don't be messing about and making a racket in the classroom!
Tháinig fadhb na racánaíochta chun cinn arís.
The problem of rowdiness came up again.
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Rowdiness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rowdiness?
The Irish for rowdiness is racánaíocht (pronounced “RAK-aw-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce racánaíocht in Irish?
Racánaíocht is said like “RAK-aw-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠakaːn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does racánaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for racánaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'racánaíocht' related to 'racán'?
'Racán' means a row or uproar, while 'racánaíocht' is the ongoing behaviour of making rows, rowdiness. A troublemaker is a 'racánaí'.
