rat in Irish
rat in Irish is francach dubh, luch francach, luchóg mhor — rat means a rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
rat in Irish
francach dubh
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
luch francach
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
luchóg mhor
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
francach
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
lúbaire
(informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
tréig
(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]
What does "rat" mean?
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noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
"The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house."
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verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.
"He is going to rat us out!"
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rat in a sentence
- The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house.
- Rats had gnawed through the sacks of grain in the barn.
- He is going to rat us out!
- Nobody wanted to rat on their classmate to the teacher.
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What is "rat" in Irish?
"rat" in Irish is francach dubh, luch francach, luchóg mhor. rat means: A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
How do you use "rat" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house." In Irish, "rat" is francach dubh, luch francach, luchóg mhor.
Are there other ways to say "rat" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 6 translations listed for "rat": francach dubh, luch francach, luchóg mhor, francach, lúbaire, tréig.
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