HeyRuaHow to say “rig” in Irish
- Irish:
- rige
- English:
- rig
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RIG-uh” /ˈrʲɪɟə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rigí (rigs)
- Genitive singular:
- rige, an rige (e.g. crann an rige, the mast of the rig)
- Genitive plural:
- rigí, na rigí (e.g. oibrithe na rigí, the rig workers)
What does “rige” mean?
“Rige” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rig
- The arrangement of masts, sails and ropes on a sailing vessel.Also: rigging, ship's rig.
1 other meaning:
- 2rig
- A large structure used for drilling, especially for oil or gas at sea.Also: oil rig, drilling rig, platform.
“Rige” with the article
The plural of rig in Irish is rigí. Here is rige after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rige
the rig
No change after an
na rigí
the rigs
Plural: no change after na
“Rige” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rige, the Irish word for rig.
Tá rige nua ar an mbád sin.
That boat has a new rig.
Chuir siad an rige in ord roimh an rás.
They put the rig in order before the race.
Bhí sé ag obair ar rige ola.
He was working on an oil rig.
Tá na rigí amuigh i bhfad ón gcósta.
The rigs are far out from the coast.
Bhí sé fiche bliain ag obair i dtionscal na rigí.
He spent twenty years working in the rig industry.
Bhí stoirm mhór thart ar an rige aréir.
There was a big storm around the rig last night.
Is maith liom cuma rige an bháid sin.
I like the look of that boat's rig.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rig in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rig?
The Irish for rig is rige (pronounced “RIG-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rigí.
How do you pronounce rige in Irish?
Rige is said like “RIG-uh” (IPA /ˈrʲɪɟə/).
What is the plural of rig in Irish?
The plural of rige is rigí; with the article, na rigí means “the rigs”. The genitive plural is rigí, as in oibrithe na rigí (the rig workers).
How do you say 'oil rig' in Irish?
The usual term is 'rige ola', for example 'ag obair ar rige ola', working on an oil rig.
