HeyRuaHow to say “oar” in Irish
- Irish:
- rámh
- English:
- oar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rawv” /ɾˠɑːvˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rámhaí (oars)
- Genitive singular:
- rámha, an rámha (e.g. lann an rámha, the blade of the oar)
- Genitive plural:
- rámhaí, na rámhaí (e.g. fuaim na rámhaí, the sound of the oars)
What does “rámh” mean?
- oar
- A long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat.Also: paddle, scull.
“Rámh” with the article
The plural of oar in Irish is rámhaí. Here is rámh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rámh
the oar
No change after an
na rámhaí
the oars
Plural: no change after na
“Rámh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rámh, the Irish word for oar.
Bhris an rámh nuair a bhuail sé an charraig.
The oar broke when it hit the rock.
Tabhair dom an rámh eile, le do thoil.
Give me the other oar, please.
Tá dhá rámh sa bhád.
There are two oars in the boat.
Chaill mé mo rámh san fharraige.
I lost my oar in the sea.
Tharraing siad na rámhaí isteach sa bhád.
They pulled the oars into the boat.
Bhí lámh an rámha fliuch agus sleamhain.
The handle of the oar was wet and slippery.
Chuir sé na rámhaí i dtaisce sa tseid.
He stored the oars in the shed.
Other nouns in Irish
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Oar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oar?
The Irish for oar is rámh (pronounced “rawv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rámhaí.
How do you pronounce rámh in Irish?
Rámh is said like “rawv” (IPA /ɾˠɑːvˠ/).
What is the plural of oar in Irish?
The plural of rámh is rámhaí; with the article, na rámhaí means “the oars”. The genitive plural is rámhaí, as in fuaim na rámhaí (the sound of the oars).
What is the Irish for 'rowing'?
Rowing is 'iomramh', and to row is 'iomair'; a rowing boat is 'bád rámha'.
