HeyRuaHow to say “email” in Irish
- Irish:
- ríomhphost
- English:
- email, email (system)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REEV-fost” /ˈɾʲiːvˌfˠɔsˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ríomhphoist (emails)
- Genitive singular:
- ríomhphoist, an ríomhphoist (e.g. seoladh ríomhphoist, email address)
- Genitive plural:
- ríomhphost, na ríomhphost (e.g. líon na ríomhphost, the number of emails)
What does “ríomhphost” mean?
“Ríomhphost” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- A message sent electronically from one computer or phone to another over the internet.Also: e-mail, email message, electronic mail.
1 other meaning: email (system)
- 2email (system)
- The system of sending electronic mail, as in contacting someone by email.Also: email, electronic mail, email system.
Other Irish words for email: r-phost (email)
“Ríomhphost” with the article
The plural of email in Irish is ríomhphoist. Here is ríomhphost after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ríomhphost” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ríomhphost, the Irish word for email.
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Email in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for email?
The Irish for email is ríomhphost (pronounced “REEV-fost”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ríomhphoist. Depending on context it can also mean email (system).
How do you pronounce ríomhphost in Irish?
Ríomhphost is said like “REEV-fost” (IPA /ˈɾʲiːvˌfˠɔsˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of email in Irish?
The plural of ríomhphost is ríomhphoist; with the article, na ríomhphoist means “the emails”. The genitive plural is ríomhphost, as in líon na ríomhphost (the number of emails).
Does ríomhphost have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ríomhphost can mean email or email (system), depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'by email' in Irish?
Use 'trí ríomhphost' or 'ar ríomhphost', e.g. 'Seol chugam é trí ríomhphost.'
What does 'ríomhphost' literally mean?
It combines 'ríomh' (computing) and 'post' (post, mail), so it means computer mail; 'post' alone means post or a job.
