HeyRuaHow to say “ramp” in Irish
- Irish:
- rampa
- English:
- ramp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROWM-puh” /ˈɾˠaumˠpˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rampaí (ramps)
- Genitive singular:
- rampa, an rampa (e.g. barr an rampa, the top of the ramp)
- Genitive plural:
- rampaí, na rampaí (e.g. tógáil rampaí, building ramps)
What does “rampa” mean?
- ramp
- A sloping surface joining two different levels, for example for wheelchairs or vehicles.Also: slope, incline, access ramp.
“Rampa” with the article
The plural of ramp in Irish is rampaí. Here is rampa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rampa
the ramp
No change after an
na rampaí
the ramps
Plural: no change after na
“Rampa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rampa, the Irish word for ramp.
Tá rampa ag doras na scoile.
There is a ramp at the school door.
Chuaigh sí suas an rampa sa chathaoir rothaí.
She went up the ramp in the wheelchair.
Tá dromchla an rampa sleamhain inniu.
The surface of the ramp is slippery today.
Cuireadh rampaí nua isteach san ospidéal.
New ramps were put in at the hospital.
Thiomáin sé an carr síos an rampa go cúramach.
He drove the car carefully down the ramp.
Tá an rampa sin róghéar.
That ramp is too steep.
Bhí na páistí ag scátáil ar na rampaí.
The children were skating on the ramps.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Ramp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ramp?
The Irish for ramp is rampa (pronounced “ROWM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rampaí.
How do you pronounce rampa in Irish?
Rampa is said like “ROWM-puh” (IPA /ˈɾˠaumˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of ramp in Irish?
The plural of rampa is rampaí; with the article, na rampaí means “the ramps”. The genitive plural is rampaí, as in tógáil rampaí (building ramps).
Is 'rampa' the same as 'fána'?
No. 'Fána' is a natural slope or incline, while 'rampa' is a built sloping surface for access, such as for wheelchairs or vehicles.
