HeyRuaHow to say “rhythm” in Irish
- Irish:
- rithim
- English:
- rhythm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RI-him” /ˈɾˠɪhəmʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rithimí (rhythms)
- Genitive singular:
- rithime, na rithime (e.g. giotár rithime, rhythm guitar)
- Genitive plural:
- rithimí, na rithimí (e.g. éagsúlacht na rithimí, the variety of the rhythms)
What does “rithim” mean?
- rhythm
- A regular repeated pattern of sounds, beats or movements, especially in music, poetry or speech.Also: beat, cadence, tempo.
“Rithim” with the article
The plural of rhythm in Irish is rithimí. Here is rithim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rithim
the rhythm
No change after an
na rithimí
the rhythms
Plural: no change after na
“Rithim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rithim, the Irish word for rhythm.
Tá rithim iontach san amhrán seo.
This song has a great rhythm.
Coinnigh an rithim leis an druma.
Keep the rhythm with the drum.
Seinneann sé giotár rithime sa bhanna.
He plays rhythm guitar in the band.
Níl aon rithim agam, ní féidir liom damhsa.
I have no rhythm, I can't dance.
Bíonn rithimí éagsúla ag ceol na hAfraice.
African music has various rhythms.
Tá rithim dheas i do chuid filíochta.
There's a nice rhythm in your poetry.
D'athraigh luas na rithime i lár an phoirt.
The pace of the rhythm changed in the middle of the tune.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rhythm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rhythm?
The Irish for rhythm is rithim (pronounced “RI-him”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rithimí.
How do you pronounce rithim in Irish?
Rithim is said like “RI-him” (IPA /ˈɾˠɪhəmʲ/).
What is the plural of rhythm in Irish?
The plural of rithim is rithimí; with the article, na rithimí means “the rhythms”. The genitive plural is rithimí, as in éagsúlacht na rithimí (the variety of the rhythms).
What is the adjective from rithim?
The adjective is rithimeach, meaning rhythmic, as in ceol rithimeach (rhythmic music).
