HeyRuaHow to say “uproar” in Irish
- Irish:
- rírá
- English:
- uproar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-raw” /ˈrʲiːˌrˠɑː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rírá, an rírá (e.g. i lár an rírá, in the middle of the uproar)
What does “rírá” mean?
- uproar
- A noisy, boisterous commotion or hubbub, often with lively fun; usually heard in the phrase 'rírá agus ruaille buaille'.Also: commotion, hubbub, racket, hullabaloo, boisterous fun.
Other Irish words for uproar: raic (uproar)
“Rírá” with the article
Here is rírá after the article (an t-alt).
an rírá
the uproar
No change after an
“Rírá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rírá, the Irish word for uproar.
Bhí rírá mór sa teach aréir.
There was a great racket in the house last night.
Bhí rírá agus ruaille buaille ag an gcóisir.
There was great fun and commotion at the party.
Chuala mé an rírá ón tsráid.
I heard the uproar from the street.
Stop an rírá sin, a pháistí!
Stop that racket, children!
Thosaigh rírá nuair a scóráil siad.
An uproar started when they scored.
Ní raibh deireadh leis an rírá go maidin.
There was no end to the commotion until morning.
Bhí na daoine óga i lár an rírá.
The young people were in the middle of the hubbub.
Other nouns in Irish
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Uproar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uproar?
The Irish for uproar is rírá (pronounced “REE-raw”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce rírá in Irish?
Rírá is said like “REE-raw” (IPA /ˈrʲiːˌrˠɑː/).
Does rírá have a plural?
No plural form is given for rírá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'rírá' always used on its own?
It is most often heard in the set phrase 'rírá agus ruaille buaille', meaning a noisy, merry commotion. It is also spelt 'rí-rá' in older texts.
