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Rouble in Irish (Rúbal): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for rouble is rúbal, a masculine noun (plural rúbail).
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How to say “rouble” in Irish

Irish:
rúbal
English:
rouble
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“ROO-bul”  /ˈɾˠuːbˠəlˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
rúbail (roubles)
Genitive singular:
rúbail, an rúbail (e.g. luach an rúbail, the value of the rouble)
Genitive plural:
rúbal, na rúbal (e.g. milliún rúbal, a million roubles)

What does “rúbal” mean?

rouble
The rouble is the basic unit of currency of Russia and some neighbouring countries.Also: ruble, Russian currency.

“Rúbal” with the article

The plural of rouble in Irish is rúbail. Here is rúbal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an rúbal
the rouble
No change after an
na rúbail
the roubles
Plural: no change after na

“Rúbal” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rúbal, the Irish word for rouble.

Is é an rúbal airgeadra na Rúise.
The rouble is the currency of Russia.
Thit luach an rúbail arís inniu.
The value of the rouble fell again today.
Chosain an ticéad céad rúbal.
The ticket cost a hundred roubles.
D'athraigh mé euro ina rúbail san aerfort.
I changed euros into roubles at the airport.
Níl ach aon rúbal amháin fágtha i mo phóca.
I have only one rouble left in my pocket.
Íoctar tuarastail sa Rúis i rúbail.
Salaries in Russia are paid in roubles.
Tá an rúbal níos laige ná mar a bhí.
The rouble is weaker than it was.

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Rouble in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rouble?

The Irish for rouble is rúbal (pronounced “ROO-bul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rúbail.

How do you pronounce rúbal in Irish?

Rúbal is said like “ROO-bul” (IPA /ˈɾˠuːbˠəlˠ/).

What is the plural of rouble in Irish?

The plural of rúbal is rúbail; with the article, na rúbail means “the roubles”. The genitive plural is rúbal, as in milliún rúbal (a million roubles).

How do you say a sum of roubles in Irish?

Use the singular form after numbers: 'deich rúbal' (ten roubles), 'fiche rúbal' (twenty roubles).

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