HeyRuaHow to say “rotation” in Irish
- Irish:
- rothlú
- English:
- rotation, rotation (in turn)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- rothlaigh, to rotate (ag rothlú, rotating)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-loo” /ˈɾˠɔhl̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- rothluithe (rotations)
- Genitive singular:
- rothlaithe, an rothlaithe (e.g. luas an rothlaithe, speed of the rotation)
- Genitive plural:
- rothluithe, na rothluithe (e.g. líon na rothluithe, number of rotations)
What does “rothlú” mean?
“Rothlú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rotation
- Rotation or revolving, the act of turning round; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'rothlaigh'.Also: revolving, spinning, turning, whirling.
1 other meaning: rotation (in turn)
- 2rotation (in turn)
- The taking of turns in a regular order, as with crops or duties.Also: rotation, taking turns, alternation.
“Rothlú” as a verbal noun
After ag, rothlú means rotating: it is the verbal noun of the verb rothlaigh (to rotate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Rothlú” with the article
The plural of rotation in Irish is rothluithe. Here is rothlú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rothlú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rothlú, the Irish word for rotation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rotation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rotation?
The Irish for rotation is rothlú (pronounced “ROH-loo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rothluithe. Depending on context it can also mean rotation (in turn).
How do you pronounce rothlú in Irish?
Rothlú is said like “ROH-loo” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔhl̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of rotation in Irish?
The plural of rothlú is rothluithe; with the article, na rothluithe means “the rotations”. The genitive plural is rothluithe, as in líon na rothluithe (number of rotations).
Does rothlú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rothlú can mean rotation or rotation (in turn), depending on context; the first is the most common.
How does 'rothlú' differ from 'casadh'?
'Casadh' is the everyday word for a turn or twist, while 'rothlú' means continuous rotation or spinning, as in rothlú an domhain.
