HeyRuaHow to say “range” in Irish
- Irish:
- raon
- English:
- range, track, way
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “reen” /ɾˠiːnˠ/
- Plural:
- raonta (ranges)
- Genitive singular:
- raoin, an raoin (e.g. lár an raoin, the middle of the range)
- Genitive plural:
- raonta, na raonta (e.g. leithead na raonta, the width of the ranges)
What does “raon” mean?
“Raon” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- range
- The extent or scope of something, such as a set of topics, prices or distances.Also: scope, extent, reach.
2 other meanings: track or way
“Raon” with the article
The plural of range in Irish is raonta. Here is raon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Raon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raon, the Irish word for range.
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Range in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for range?
The Irish for range is raon (pronounced “reen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raonta. Depending on context it can also mean track or way.
How do you pronounce raon in Irish?
Raon is said like “reen” (IPA /ɾˠiːnˠ/).
What is the plural of range in Irish?
The plural of raon is raonta; with the article, na raonta means “the ranges”. The genitive plural is raonta, as in leithead na raonta (the width of the ranges).
Does raon have more than one meaning?
Yes. Raon can mean range, track or way, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'raon' and 'réimse'?
Both can mean range: 'réimse' is very common for a range or field of subjects (réimse ábhar), while 'raon' also covers physical range and racing tracks (raon an ghunna, raon rásaí).
