Rectangle in Irish (Dronuilleog): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for rectangle?

The Irish for rectangle is dronuilleog (pronounced “DRON-il-yohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dronuilleoga.

Q: What is the plural of rectangle in Irish?

The plural of dronuilleog is dronuilleoga; with the article, na dronuilleoga means “the rectangles”. The genitive plural is dronuilleog, as in líníocht na ndronuilleog (the drawing of the rectangles).

How to say “rectangle” in Irish

Irish:: dronuilleog
English:: rectangle
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “DRON-il-yohg” /ˈd̪ˠɾɔnˠɪlʲoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: dronuilleoga (rectangles)
Genitive singular:: dronuilleoige, na dronuilleoige (e.g. achar na dronuilleoige, the area of the rectangle)
Genitive plural:: dronuilleog, na ndronuilleog (e.g. líníocht na ndronuilleog, the drawing of the rectangles)

What does “dronuilleog” mean?

rectangle: A flat shape with four straight sides and four right angles, usually with two sides longer than the other two.Also: oblong, rectangular shape.

“Dronuilleog” with the article

The plural of rectangle in Irish is dronuilleoga. Here is dronuilleog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dronuilleog

the rectangle

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na dronuilleoga

the rectangles

Plural: no change after na

“Dronuilleog” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dronuilleog, the Irish word for rectangle.

Tarraing dronuilleog ar an leathanach.

Draw a rectangle on the page.

Tá an dronuilleog seo ocht gceintiméadar ar fad.

This rectangle is eight centimetres long.

Cén t-achar atá ag an dronuilleog?

What is the area of the rectangle?

Tomhais imlíne na dronuilleoige.

Measure the perimeter of the rectangle.

Gearr an páipéar ina dhronuilleoga beaga.

Cut the paper into small rectangles.

Tá ceithre dhronuilleog sa phictiúr sin.

There are four rectangles in that picture.

Scríobh d'ainm sa dronuilleog thíos.

Write your name in the rectangle below.

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Rectangle in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rectangle?

The Irish for rectangle is dronuilleog (pronounced “DRON-il-yohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dronuilleoga.

How do you pronounce dronuilleog in Irish?

Dronuilleog is said like “DRON-il-yohg” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾɔnˠɪlʲoːɡ/).

What is the plural of rectangle in Irish?

The plural of dronuilleog is dronuilleoga; with the article, na dronuilleoga means “the rectangles”. The genitive plural is dronuilleog, as in líníocht na ndronuilleog (the drawing of the rectangles).

Why does dronuilleog change to dhronuilleog or ndronuilleog?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dronuilleog becomes mo dhronuilleog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndronuilleog (eclipsis).

What is the difference between dronuilleog and cearnóg?

A cearnóg is a square, with all four sides equal, while a dronuilleog is a rectangle, usually with two longer and two shorter sides.

How is dronuilleog built?

It comes from dron 'straight, right' and uillinn 'angle', so dronuillinn is a right angle and dronuilleog a right-angled shape.

Rectangle in Irish (Dronuilleog): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage