HeyRuaHow to say “cyclist” in Irish
- Irish:
- rothaí
- English:
- cyclist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RO-hee” /ˈɾˠɔhiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rothaithe (cyclists)
- Genitive singular:
- rothaí, an rothaí (e.g. rothar an rothaí, the cyclist's bicycle)
- Genitive plural:
- rothaithe, na rothaithe (e.g. sábháilteacht na rothaithe, the safety of the cyclists)
What does “rothaí” mean?
- cyclist
- A person who rides a bicycle.Also: bike rider, bicyclist, cycler.
“Rothaí” with the article
The plural of cyclist in Irish is rothaithe. Here is rothaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rothaí
the cyclist
No change after an
na rothaithe
the cyclists
Plural: no change after na
“Rothaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rothaí, the Irish word for cyclist.
Is rothaí díograiseach é m'uncail.
My uncle is a keen cyclist.
Bhuail carr an rothaí ar an droichead.
A car hit the cyclist on the bridge.
Bhí na rothaithe ag dul suas an cnoc.
The cyclists were going up the hill.
Caithfidh gach rothaí clogad a chaitheamh.
Every cyclist has to wear a helmet.
Tá lána speisialta ann do rothaithe.
There is a special lane for cyclists.
Bhuaigh rothaí Éireannach an rás inné.
An Irish cyclist won the race yesterday.
Thit clogad an rothaí sa lochán.
The cyclist's helmet fell into the puddle.
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Cyclist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cyclist?
The Irish for cyclist is rothaí (pronounced “RO-hee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rothaithe.
How do you pronounce rothaí in Irish?
Rothaí is said like “RO-hee” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔhiː/).
What is the plural of cyclist in Irish?
The plural of rothaí is rothaithe; with the article, na rothaithe means “the cyclists”. The genitive plural is rothaithe, as in sábháilteacht na rothaithe (the safety of the cyclists).
What is the difference between rothaí and rothar?
Rothaí is the person who cycles (a cyclist), while rothar is the bicycle itself. The activity is rothaíocht.
