rogha
/ɾˠau/feminine
The Irish word for "choice" is rogha.
rogha is a noun used to refer to an option or a decision.
Meaning: option or decision (noun)
Which one should you use?
The adjective tofa is a related form used to describe something as being especially good or preferred.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
rogha is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɾˠau/
Did you know?
- The Irish word rogha shares a prehistoric root with the English word 'guess'.
- The phrase gan rogha meaning 'without choice' is frequently used in Irish to describe a sense of fate or inevitability, rather than just a lack of options.
- While 'rogha' refers to a decision, the word 'roghacht' can be used to describe the concept of 'free will' or 'choice' in a more philosophical or religious sense.
Examples in context
- Níl mórán rogha ag Tom.Tom doesn't have much of a choice.This sentence is useful for showing how to express that someone has limited options using rogha.Tatoeba #12977872 by horiordain, translation #3422282 by CK
Example conversation
Oisín and Siobhán are deciding what to eat.
- OisínCén rogha atá i do cónaí?What choice are you making?
- SiobhánNíl rogha agat ach an pasta.You have no choice but the pasta.
- OisínIs rogha iontach é sin.That is a great choice.
- SiobhánTá mé sásta leis an rogha sin.I am happy with that choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “choice” translations and entries rogha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rogha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
