HeyRuaHow to say “rose window” in Irish
- Irish:
- rósfhuinneog
- English:
- rose window
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROHS-in-yohg” /ˈɾˠoːsˌɪnʲoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rósfhuinneoga (rose windows)
- Genitive singular:
- rósfhuinneoige, na rósfhuinneoige (e.g. gloine na rósfhuinneoige, the glass of the rose window)
- Genitive plural:
- rósfhuinneog, na rósfhuinneog (e.g. dearadh na rósfhuinneog, the design of the rose windows)
What does “rósfhuinneog” mean?
- rose window
- A large round window with ornamental tracery and stained glass, found especially in Gothic churches and cathedrals.Also: rose-window, wheel window, round church window.
“Rósfhuinneog” with the article
The plural of rose window in Irish is rósfhuinneoga. Here is rósfhuinneog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rósfhuinneog
the rose window
No change after an
na rósfhuinneoga
the rose windows
Plural: no change after na
“Rósfhuinneog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rósfhuinneog, the Irish word for rose window.
Tá rósfhuinneog álainn san ardeaglais.
There is a beautiful rose window in the cathedral.
Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh tríd an rósfhuinneog.
The sun was shining through the rose window.
Rinneadh dochar do ghloine na rósfhuinneoige sa stoirm.
The glass of the rose window was damaged in the storm.
Tá rósfhuinneoga cáiliúla in Notre-Dame i bPáras.
There are famous rose windows in Notre-Dame in Paris.
Is breá liom na dathanna sa rósfhuinneog sin.
I love the colours in that rose window.
Thóg an t-ailtire rósfhuinneog mhór os cionn an dorais.
The architect built a large rose window above the door.
Ghlac sí grianghraf den rósfhuinneog.
She took a photograph of the rose window.
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Rose window in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rose window?
The Irish for rose window is rósfhuinneog (pronounced “ROHS-in-yohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rósfhuinneoga.
How do you pronounce rósfhuinneog in Irish?
Rósfhuinneog is said like “ROHS-in-yohg” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːsˌɪnʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of rose window in Irish?
The plural of rósfhuinneog is rósfhuinneoga; with the article, na rósfhuinneoga means “the rose windows”. The genitive plural is rósfhuinneog, as in dearadh na rósfhuinneog (the design of the rose windows).
How is 'rósfhuinneog' formed?
It combines 'rós' (rose) with 'fuinneog' (window); the f is lenited after the prefix, so 'fh' is silent.
