HeyRuaHow to say “reel” in Irish
- Irish:
- ríl
- English:
- reel, reel (spool)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “reel” /ɾʲiːlʲ/
- Plural:
- ríleanna (reels)
- Genitive singular:
- ríle, na ríle (e.g. ainm na ríle, the name of the reel)
- Genitive plural:
- ríleanna, na ríleanna (e.g. leabhar na ríleanna, the book of the reels)
What does “ríl” mean?
“Ríl” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reel
- A lively Irish or Scottish dance in quick time, or the tune played for it.Also: reel dance, reel tune, dance tune.
1 other meaning: reel (spool)
- 2reel (spool)
- A spool or cylinder on which thread, film or fishing line is wound.Also: reel, spool, bobbin, fishing reel.
“Ríl” with the article
The plural of reel in Irish is ríleanna. Here is ríl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ríl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ríl, the Irish word for reel.
Other nouns in Irish
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Reel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reel?
The Irish for reel is ríl (pronounced “reel”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ríleanna. Depending on context it can also mean reel (spool).
How do you pronounce ríl in Irish?
Ríl is said like “reel” (IPA /ɾʲiːlʲ/).
What is the plural of reel in Irish?
The plural of ríl is ríleanna; with the article, na ríleanna means “the reels”. The genitive plural is ríleanna, as in leabhar na ríleanna (the book of the reels).
Does ríl have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ríl can mean reel or reel (spool), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between a 'ríl' and a 'port'?
A 'ríl' is a reel in 4/4 time, while a 'port' is a jig, usually in 6/8 time. A hornpipe is a 'cornphíopa'.
