HeyRuaHow to say “rose” in Irish
- Irish:
- rós
- English:
- rose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rohss” /ɾˠoːsˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rósanna (roses)
- Genitive singular:
- róis, an róis (e.g. boladh an róis, the scent of the rose)
- Genitive plural:
- rósanna, na rósanna (e.g. gairdín rósanna, a rose garden)
What does “rós” mean?
- rose
- A flowering shrub with thorny stems, or its fragrant flower.Also: rose bush, rosebush, rose flower.
“Rós” with the article
The plural of rose in Irish is rósanna. Here is rós after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rós
the rose
No change after an
na rósanna
the roses
Plural: no change after na
“Rós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rós, the Irish word for rose.
Thug sé rós dearg di.
He gave her a red rose.
Tá an rós ag fás go maith.
The rose is growing well.
Is aoibhinn liom boladh an róis.
I love the smell of the rose.
Cheannaigh mé dosaen rósanna don lá breithe.
I bought a dozen roses for the birthday.
Tá mo rós bán faoi bhláth anois.
My white rose is in bloom now.
Chuir sí na rósanna i vása.
She put the roses in a vase.
Tá dealga géara ar an rós sin.
That rose has sharp thorns.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rose in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rose?
The Irish for rose is rós (pronounced “rohss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rósanna.
How do you pronounce rós in Irish?
Rós is said like “rohss” (IPA /ɾˠoːsˠ/).
What is the plural of rose in Irish?
The plural of rós is rósanna; with the article, na rósanna means “the roses”. The genitive plural is rósanna, as in gairdín rósanna (a rose garden).
Is 'rós Mhuire' a kind of rose?
No, 'rós Mhuire' means rosemary, the herb, not a rose.
What is the word for a rose bush?
You can say 'rós' for the plant itself, or 'tor róis' for a rose bush.
