HeyRuaHow to say “root” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúta
- English:
- root, stock, stocky person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROO-tuh” /ˈɾˠuːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- rútaí (roots)
- Genitive singular:
- rúta, an rúta (e.g. barr an rúta, the top of the root)
- Genitive plural:
- rútaí, na rútaí (e.g. fás na rútaí, the growth of the roots)
What does “rúta” mean?
“Rúta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- root
- The part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water.Also: plant root, tree root.
2 other meanings: stock or stocky person
- 2stock
- The trunk and thick main stems of a tree or bush.Also: trunk, stump.
- 3stocky person
- Something stumpy, or a short, stocky person or animal.Also: stump, stumpy thing.
Other Irish words for root: fréamh (root)
“Rúta” with the article
The plural of root in Irish is rútaí. Here is rúta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rúta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rúta, the Irish word for root.
Other nouns in Irish
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Root in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for root?
The Irish for root is rúta (pronounced “ROO-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rútaí. Depending on context it can also mean stock or stocky person.
How do you pronounce rúta in Irish?
Rúta is said like “ROO-tuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠuːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of root in Irish?
The plural of rúta is rútaí; with the article, na rútaí means “the roots”. The genitive plural is rútaí, as in fás na rútaí (the growth of the roots).
Does rúta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rúta can mean root, stock or stocky person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between rúta and fréamh?
Fréamh is the usual word for a root, including figurative roots (origins), while rúta is more physical, often a thick root or stock of a plant.
