Spring tide in Irish (Rabharta): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for spring tide?

The Irish for spring tide is rabharta (pronounced “ROW-ur-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rabhartaí. Depending on context it can also mean flood.

Q: What is the plural of spring tide in Irish?

The plural of rabharta is rabhartaí; with the article, na rabhartaí means “the spring tides”. The genitive plural is rabhartaí, as in tráth na rabhartaí (the season of spring tides).

Q: Does rabharta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rabharta can mean spring tide or flood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “spring tide” in Irish

Irish:: rabharta
English:: spring tide, flood
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “ROW-ur-tuh” /ˈɾˠəuɾˠt̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: rabhartaí (spring tides)
Genitive singular:: rabharta, an rabharta (e.g. am an rabharta, the time of the spring tide)
Genitive plural:: rabhartaí, na rabhartaí (e.g. tráth na rabhartaí, the season of spring tides)

What does “rabharta” mean?

“Rabharta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

spring tide: A tide with an especially high high water and low low water, occurring around the new and full moon.Also: high tide, tide.

1 other meaning: flood

2flood: A great flow or outpouring of something, such as words, emotion or people; a rush or torrent.Also: torrent, outpouring, rush, spate.

“Rabharta” with the article

The plural of spring tide in Irish is rabhartaí. Here is rabharta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an rabharta

the spring tide

No change after an

na rabhartaí

the spring tides

Plural: no change after na

“Rabharta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rabharta, the Irish word for spring tide.

Beidh rabharta ann anocht.

There will be a spring tide tonight.

Tháinig an rabharta suas go dtí an bóthar.

The spring tide came up as far as the road.

Bhailíomar feamainn le linn an rabharta.

We gathered seaweed during the spring tide.

Bíonn na rabhartaí is airde san fhómhar.

The highest spring tides come in autumn.

Bhí rabharta cainte aici nuair a tháinig sí isteach.

She had a flood of talk when she came in.

Ba cheart go mbeadh an t-anraith réidh do rabharta an lóin.

The soup should be ready for the lunchtime rush.

Tá an trá clúdaithe ag uisce i rabharta.

The beach is covered by water at a spring tide.

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Spring tide in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for spring tide?

The Irish for spring tide is rabharta (pronounced “ROW-ur-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rabhartaí. Depending on context it can also mean flood.

How do you pronounce rabharta in Irish?

Rabharta is said like “ROW-ur-tuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠəuɾˠt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of spring tide in Irish?

The plural of rabharta is rabhartaí; with the article, na rabhartaí means “the spring tides”. The genitive plural is rabhartaí, as in tráth na rabhartaí (the season of spring tides).

Does rabharta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rabharta can mean spring tide or flood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the opposite of 'rabharta'?

The opposite is 'mallmhuir', a neap tide, when the tidal range is smallest.

Can 'rabharta' be used figuratively?

Yes, it means a flood or outburst, as in 'rabharta feirge', a fit of anger, or 'rabharta cainte', a torrent of talk.

Spring tide in Irish (Rabharta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage