Warning in Irish (Rabhadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for warning?

The Irish for warning is rabhadh (pronounced “ROW”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rabhaidh. Depending on context it can also mean alarm.

Q: What is the plural of warning in Irish?

The plural of rabhadh is rabhaidh; with the article, it is na rabhaidh. The genitive plural is rabhadh, as in tábhacht na rabhadh (the importance of the warnings).

Q: Does rabhadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rabhadh can mean warning or alarm, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “warning” in Irish

Irish:: rabhadh
English:: warning, alarm
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “ROW” /ɾˠəu/

Various forms

Plural:: rabhaidh
Genitive singular:: rabhaidh, an rabhaidh (e.g. clog rabhaidh, alarm bell)
Genitive plural:: rabhadh, na rabhadh (e.g. tábhacht na rabhadh, the importance of the warnings)

What does “rabhadh” mean?

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

warning: A notice or sign telling someone of danger or of something bad that may happen.Also: forewarning, caution, alert.

1 other meaning: alarm

2alarm: A signal, such as a bell or fire, given to alert people to danger.Also: alarm signal, alert.

Other Irish words for warning: fainic (caution), foláireamh (warning)

“Rabhadh” with the article

The plural of warning in Irish is rabhaidh. Here is rabhadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an rabhadh

the warning

No change after an

na rabhaidh

the warning (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Rabhadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rabhadh, the Irish word for warning.

Thug an dochtúir rabhadh dó faoin tobac.

The doctor warned him about smoking.

Níor thug sé aon aird ar an rabhadh.

He paid no attention to the warning.

Eisíodh rabhaidh stoirme don chósta thiar.

Storm warnings were issued for the west coast.

Chualamar an clog rabhaidh i lár na hoíche.

We heard the alarm bell in the middle of the night.

Bhí rabhadh buama ag an stáisiún ar maidin.

There was a bomb scare at the station this morning.

Tá rabhadh scríofa ar an mbosca.

There is a warning written on the box.

Scaoil an saighdiúir urchar rabhaidh.

The soldier fired a warning shot.

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Warning in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for warning?

The Irish for warning is rabhadh (pronounced “ROW”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rabhaidh. Depending on context it can also mean alarm.

How do you pronounce rabhadh in Irish?

Rabhadh is said like “ROW” (IPA /ɾˠəu/).

What is the plural of warning in Irish?

The plural of rabhadh is rabhaidh; with the article, it is na rabhaidh. The genitive plural is rabhadh, as in tábhacht na rabhadh (the importance of the warnings).

Does rabhadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rabhadh can mean warning or alarm, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'rabhadh' and 'foláireamh'?

Both mean warning; 'rabhadh' is the everyday word for a warning of danger, while 'foláireamh' is more formal, often an official caution or admonition.

How do I say 'to warn someone' using 'rabhadh'?

Use 'rabhadh a thabhairt do dhuine', for example 'Thug mé rabhadh di' means I warned her.

Warning in Irish (Rabhadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage