HeyRuaHow to say “room” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúm
- English:
- room, space, hold
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “room” /ɾˠuːmˠ/
- Plural:
- rúmanna (rooms)
- Genitive singular:
- rúma, an rúma (e.g. doras an rúma, the door of the room)
- Genitive plural:
- rúmanna, na rúmanna (e.g. líon na rúmanna, the number of rooms)
What does “rúm” mean?
“Rúm” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- room
- A room in a house or building; 'seomra' is the more usual word for this sense.Also: chamber.
“Rúm” with the article
The plural of room in Irish is rúmanna. Here is rúm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rúm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rúm, the Irish word for room.
Other nouns in Irish
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Room in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for room?
The Irish for room is rúm (pronounced “room”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rúmanna. Depending on context it can also mean space or hold.
How do you pronounce rúm in Irish?
Rúm is said like “room” (IPA /ɾˠuːmˠ/).
What is the plural of room in Irish?
The plural of rúm is rúmanna; with the article, na rúmanna means “the rooms”. The genitive plural is rúmanna, as in líon na rúmanna (the number of rooms).
Does rúm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rúm can mean room, space or hold, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rúm' and 'seomra'?
'Seomra' is the standard word for a room in a house, while 'rúm' is used especially for space, as in 'Níl rúm agam' (I have no room), and in some dialects for a room as well.
