HeyRuaHow to say “ranch” in Irish
- Irish:
- rainse
- English:
- ranch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAN-shuh” /ˈɾˠanʲʃə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rainsí (ranches)
- Genitive singular:
- rainse, an rainse (e.g. úinéir an rainse, the owner of the ranch)
- Genitive plural:
- rainsí, na rainsí (e.g. úinéirí na rainsí, the owners of the ranches)
What does “rainse” mean?
- ranch
- A large farm, especially in America or Australia, where cattle, horses or sheep are raised.Also: cattle ranch, large farm, station.
“Rainse” with the article
The plural of ranch in Irish is rainsí. Here is rainse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rainse
the ranch
No change after an
na rainsí
the ranches
Plural: no change after na
“Rainse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rainse, the Irish word for ranch.
Tá rainse mór aige i Texas.
He has a big ranch in Texas.
D'oibrigh sí ar rainse i Montana.
She worked on a ranch in Montana.
Bhí na capaill sa rainse ag ithe féir.
The horses on the ranch were eating grass.
Thug sé cuairt ar theach an rainse.
He visited the ranch house.
Tá go leor rainsí san Astráil.
There are lots of ranches in Australia.
Ba mhaith liom saoire a chaitheamh ar mo rainse féin.
I'd like to spend a holiday on my own ranch.
Díoladh an rainse anuraidh.
The ranch was sold last year.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Ranch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ranch?
The Irish for ranch is rainse (pronounced “RAN-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rainsí.
How do you pronounce rainse in Irish?
Rainse is said like “RAN-shuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠanʲʃə/).
What is the plural of ranch in Irish?
The plural of rainse is rainsí; with the article, na rainsí means “the ranches”. The genitive plural is rainsí, as in úinéirí na rainsí (the owners of the ranches).
What is the difference between 'rainse' and 'feirm'?
'Feirm' is the general word for a farm, while 'rainse' is a large stock-rearing ranch, typically in America or Australia.
