HeyRuaHow to say “saying” in Irish
- Irish:
- rá
- English:
- saying
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- abair, to say (ag rá, saying)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “raw” /ɾˠɑː/
- Plural:
- ráite
- Genitive singular:
- rá, an rá (e.g. brí an rá, the meaning of the saying)
- Genitive plural:
- ráite, na ráite (e.g. cnuasach na ráite, a collection of sayings)
What does “rá” mean?
“Rá” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- saying
- The act of saying something; the verbal noun of the verb 'abair' (say).Also: telling, utterance, speaking.
1 other meaning:
- 2saying
- Something said, such as a remark, statement or proverb.Also: statement, remark, proverb, quote.
Other Irish words for saying: nath (saying), seanfhocal (proverb), nathán (saying), seanrá (saying)
“Rá” as a verbal noun
After ag, rá means saying: it is the verbal noun of the verb abair (to say). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Rá” with the article
The plural of saying in Irish is ráite. Here is rá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rá, the Irish word for saying.
Other nouns in Irish
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Saying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for saying?
The Irish for saying is rá (pronounced “raw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ráite.
How do you pronounce rá in Irish?
Rá is said like “raw” (IPA /ɾˠɑː/).
What is the plural of saying in Irish?
The plural of rá is ráite; with the article, it is na ráite. The genitive plural is ráite, as in cnuasach na ráite (a collection of sayings).
What is the difference between 'rá' and 'ráiteas'?
'Rá' is the act of saying or a saying, while 'ráiteas' is a formal statement, e.g. 'ráiteas preasa' (press statement).
How is 'rá' used with 'le'?
'Le rá' means 'to say', as in 'Níl aon rud le rá agam' (I have nothing to say).
