HeyRuaHow to say “rink” in Irish
- Irish:
- rinc
- English:
- rink
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ring-k” /ɾˠɪɲc/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rinceanna (rinks)
- Genitive singular:
- rince, na rince (e.g. doras na rince, the door of the rink)
- Genitive plural:
- rinceanna, na rinceanna (e.g. úinéirí na rinceanna, the owners of the rinks)
What does “rinc” mean?
- rink
- A smooth enclosed surface or area used for skating.Also: skating rink, ice rink, roller rink.
“Rinc” with the article
The plural of rink in Irish is rinceanna. Here is rinc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rinc
the rink
No change after an
na rinceanna
the rinks
Plural: no change after na
“Rinc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rinc, the Irish word for rink.
Tá rinc nua oscailte sa bhaile.
A new rink has opened in the town.
Chuamar go dtí an rinc oighir Dé Sathairn.
We went to the ice rink on Saturday.
Bhí an rinc plódaithe le páistí.
The rink was packed with children.
Thit mé i lár na rince.
I fell in the middle of the rink.
Níl mórán rinceanna oighir in Éirinn.
There aren't many ice rinks in Ireland.
Bhí sé fuar sa rinc.
It was cold in the rink.
Is aoibhinn liom scátáil ar an rinc.
I love skating on the rink.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rink in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rink?
The Irish for rink is rinc (pronounced “ring-k”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rinceanna.
How do you pronounce rinc in Irish?
Rinc is said like “ring-k” (IPA /ɾˠɪɲc/).
What is the plural of rink in Irish?
The plural of rinc is rinceanna; with the article, na rinceanna means “the rinks”. The genitive plural is rinceanna, as in úinéirí na rinceanna (the owners of the rinks).
Does rinc have more than one meaning?
Rinc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to dance.
Is 'rinc' the same as 'rince'?
No. 'Rinc' means a skating rink, while 'rince' means a dance; confusingly, 'rince' is also the genitive of 'rinc', as in 'doras na rince'.
