rapálaí
The Irish word for rapper is rapálaí.
The term refers to a performer of rap music or one who raps.
Meaning: performer of rap music, or one who raps (noun)
Did you know?
- If you were describing a rapper in a very traditional, poetic sense, you might use the term reachtálaí, which refers to someone who recites or chants.
- In the Gaeltacht areas where Irish is spoken daily, a rapálaí might use lyrics to preserve local dialects and place names that are not found in standard textbooks.
- While rapálaí refers to the musician, the act of rapping is often described using the word rapáil, which shares a root with the word for 'striking' or 'tapping' something quickly.
Examples in context
- Is rapálaí é sé.He is a rapper.
Example conversation
Aoife and Conor are talking about a concert they saw.
- AoifeAn raibh an rapálaí sin go maith?Was that rapper any good?
- ConorBa iontach é, a Aoife!He was amazing, Aoife!
- AoifeAn bhfuil sé as an bhFiodhnuí?Is he from the city?
- ConorTá, is rapálaí iontach é.Yes, he is a great rapper.
