HeyRuaHow to say “rolling” in Irish
- Irish:
- rolladh
- English:
- rolling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- roll, to roll (ag rolladh, rolling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RUL-uh” /ˈrˠɔl̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rollta, an rollta (e.g. am rollta na gcreidiúintí, time for rolling the credits)
What does “rolladh” mean?
- rolling
- The act of rolling something or of rolling along; the verbal noun of the verb 'roll'.Also: roll, rolling up, winding.
“Rolladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, rolladh means rolling: it is the verbal noun of the verb roll (to roll). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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“Rolladh” with the article
Here is rolladh after the article (an t-alt).
an rolladh
the rolling
No change after an
“Rolladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rolladh, the Irish word for rolling.
Bhí na páistí ag rolladh liathróide síos an cnoc.
The children were rolling a ball down the hill.
Tá sé ag rolladh toitín dó féin.
He is rolling a cigarette for himself.
Chuala mé rolladh na toirní i bhfad uaim.
I heard the rolling of thunder far away.
Is gá an taos a rolladh go tanaí.
The dough needs to be rolled thin.
Lean an bairille air ag rolladh go dtí an balla.
The barrel kept rolling to the wall.
Bhí sí ag rolladh an chairpéid suas.
She was rolling up the carpet.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rolling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rolling?
The Irish for rolling is rolladh (pronounced “RUL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce rolladh in Irish?
Rolladh is said like “RUL-uh” (IPA /ˈrˠɔl̪ˠə/).
Does rolladh have a plural?
No plural form is given for rolladh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'rolladh' and 'rolla'?
'Rolladh' is the action of rolling, the verbal noun of 'rollaigh', while 'rolla' is the thing itself, a roll or a register, as in 'rolla páipéir'.
