Dynasty in Irish (Ríora): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for dynasty?

The Irish for dynasty is ríora (pronounced “REE-uh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ríoraí. Depending on context it can also mean royalty.

Q: What is the plural of dynasty in Irish?

The plural of ríora is ríoraí; with the article, na ríoraí means “the dynasties”. The genitive plural is ríoraí, as in stair ríoraí na hÉireann (the history of the dynasties of Ireland).

Q: Does ríora have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ríora can mean dynasty or royalty, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “dynasty” in Irish

Irish:: ríora
English:: dynasty, royalty
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “REE-uh-ruh” /ˈɾʲiəɾˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: ríoraí (dynasties)
Genitive singular:: ríora, an ríora (e.g. bunú an ríora, the founding of the dynasty)
Genitive plural:: ríoraí, na ríoraí (e.g. stair ríoraí na hÉireann, the history of the dynasties of Ireland)

What does “ríora” mean?

“Ríora” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

dynasty: A line of kings or rulers descended from the same family.Also: royal line, line of kings, royal house.

1 other meaning: royalty

2royalty: Kings and royal persons considered as a group.Also: kings, royal persons.

“Ríora” with the article

The plural of dynasty in Irish is ríoraí. Here is ríora after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ríora

the dynasty

No change after an

na ríoraí

the dynasties

Plural: no change after na

“Ríora” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ríora, the Irish word for dynasty.

Bhí ríora láidir i gceannas ar an tír.

A powerful dynasty ruled the country.

Tháinig deireadh leis an ríora sa bhliain sin.

The dynasty came to an end that year.

Ba é an rí deireanach den ríora é.

He was the last king of the dynasty.

Bhí ríoraí éagsúla ag troid ar son na corónach.

Various dynasties fought for the crown.

Léigh mé leabhar faoi ríoraí na Síne.

I read a book about the Chinese dynasties.

Rugadh í i ríora cáiliúil.

She was born into a famous dynasty.

Mhair cumhacht an ríora ar feadh trí chéad bliain.

The dynasty's power lasted three hundred years.

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Dynasty in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dynasty?

The Irish for dynasty is ríora (pronounced “REE-uh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ríoraí. Depending on context it can also mean royalty.

How do you pronounce ríora in Irish?

Ríora is said like “REE-uh-ruh” (IPA /ˈɾʲiəɾˠə/).

What is the plural of dynasty in Irish?

The plural of ríora is ríoraí; with the article, na ríoraí means “the dynasties”. The genitive plural is ríoraí, as in stair ríoraí na hÉireann (the history of the dynasties of Ireland).

Does ríora have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ríora can mean dynasty or royalty, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'ríora' and 'ríocht'?

'Ríora' is a dynasty or line of kings, while 'ríocht' is a kingdom, the territory ruled by a king.

Dynasty in Irish (Ríora): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage