HeyRuaHow to say “point” in Irish
- Irish:
- rinn
- English:
- point, headland, compass point, top
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “reen” /ɾˠiːɲ/
- Plural:
- reanna (points)
- Genitive singular:
- rinne, na rinne (e.g. barr na rinne, the tip of the point)
- Genitive plural:
- reann, na reann (e.g. faobhar na reann, the sharpness of the points)
What does “rinn” mean?
“Rinn” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- point
- The sharp end or tip of something such as a knife, needle or spear.Also: tip, sharp end, apex.
3 other meanings: headland or compass point or top
- 2headland
- A narrow piece of land that sticks out into the sea.Also: promontory, point, cape.
- 3compass point
- One of the directions marked on a compass, such as north or south.Also: point of the compass, direction.
- 4top
- The highest point or culmination of something.Also: culmination, summit, peak.
Other Irish words for point: pointe (point), ponc (dot), bior (point), cúilín (point)
“Rinn” with the article
The plural of point in Irish is reanna. Here is rinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rinn, the Irish word for point.
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Point in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for point?
The Irish for point is rinn (pronounced “reen”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is reanna. Depending on context it can also mean headland or compass point or top.
How do you pronounce rinn in Irish?
Rinn is said like “reen” (IPA /ɾˠiːɲ/).
What is the plural of point in Irish?
The plural of rinn is reanna; with the article, na reanna means “the points”. The genitive plural is reann, as in faobhar na reann (the sharpness of the points).
Does rinn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rinn can mean point, headland, compass point or top, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'rinn' the same as 'pointe'?
Both mean point, but 'rinn' is a physical sharp tip or headland, while 'pointe' is more used for abstract points, e.g. 'pointe díospóireachta' (a point of debate).
What is 'an Rinn'?
'An Rinn' is the Gaeltacht village of Ring in Co. Waterford, named from its headland.
