HeyRuaHow to say “class” in Irish
- Irish:
- rang
- English:
- class, rank, social class
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rang” /ɾˠaŋ/
- Plural:
- ranganna (classes)
- Genitive singular:
- ranga, an ranga (e.g. doras an ranga, the classroom door)
- Genitive plural:
- ranganna, na ranganna (e.g. clár na ranganna, the class timetable)
What does “rang” mean?
“Rang” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- class
- A group of pupils or students taught together, or a lesson given to them.Also: lesson, school class, course.
“Rang” with the article
The plural of class in Irish is ranganna. Here is rang after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rang” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rang, the Irish word for class.
Other nouns in Irish
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Class in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for class?
The Irish for class is rang (pronounced “rang”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ranganna. Depending on context it can also mean rank or social class.
How do you pronounce rang in Irish?
Rang is said like “rang” (IPA /ɾˠaŋ/).
What is the plural of class in Irish?
The plural of rang is ranganna; with the article, na ranganna means “the classes”. The genitive plural is ranganna, as in clár na ranganna (the class timetable).
Does rang have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rang can mean class, rank or social class, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rang' and 'ceacht'?
'Rang' is the class or group (and the class session), while 'ceacht' is a lesson or the content taught, as in 'ceacht baile' (homework).
How do I say 'classroom'?
Use 'seomra ranga', with 'rang' in the genitive.
