HeyRuaHow to say “flash flood” in Irish
- Irish:
- ruathuile
- English:
- flash flood
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROO-uh-hil-yuh” /ˈɾˠuəhɪlʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- ruathuilte (flash floods)
- Genitive singular:
- ruathuile, na ruathuile (e.g. tar éis na ruathuile, after the flash flood)
- Genitive plural:
- ruathuilte, na ruathuilte (e.g. baol na ruathuilte, the danger of the flash floods)
What does “ruathuile” mean?
- flash flood
- A sudden, violent flood of water, usually caused by heavy rain in a short time.Also: sudden flood, spate, torrent.
“Ruathuile” with the article
The plural of flash flood in Irish is ruathuilte. Here is ruathuile after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an ruathuile
the flash flood
No change after an
na ruathuilte
the flash floods
Plural: no change after na
“Ruathuile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ruathuile, the Irish word for flash flood.
Tháinig ruathuile anuas an gleann aréir.
A flash flood came down the valley last night.
Scrios an ruathuile an droichead beag.
The flash flood destroyed the little bridge.
Bhí na bóithre dúnta de bharr na ruathuile.
The roads were closed because of the flash flood.
Tá ruathuilte níos coitianta anois ná riamh.
Flash floods are more common now than ever.
Cailleadh beirt sa ruathuile sin.
Two people died in that flash flood.
Tugadh rabhadh faoi ruathuilte sa cheantar.
A warning was issued about flash floods in the area.
Báthadh na caoirigh i ruathuile tobann.
The sheep were drowned in a sudden flash flood.
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Flash flood in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flash flood?
The Irish for flash flood is ruathuile (pronounced “ROO-uh-hil-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ruathuilte.
How do you pronounce ruathuile in Irish?
Ruathuile is said like “ROO-uh-hil-yuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠuəhɪlʲə/).
What is the plural of flash flood in Irish?
The plural of ruathuile is ruathuilte; with the article, na ruathuilte means “the flash floods”. The genitive plural is ruathuilte, as in baol na ruathuilte (the danger of the flash floods).
How is 'ruathuile' different from 'tuile'?
'Tuile' is any flood, while 'ruathuile' (from 'ruathar', a rush, plus 'tuile') is specifically a sudden, rushing flash flood.
