HeyRuaHow to say “rower” in Irish
- Irish:
- rámhaí
- English:
- rower
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-vee” /ˈɾˠɑːvˠiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rámhaithe (rowers)
- Genitive singular:
- rámhaí, an rámhaí (e.g. lámha an rámhaí, the rower's hands)
- Genitive plural:
- rámhaithe, na rámhaithe (e.g. club rámhaithe, rowers' club)
What does “rámhaí” mean?
- rower
- A person who rows a boat with oars.Also: oarsman, oarswoman, oar.
“Rámhaí” with the article
The plural of rower in Irish is rámhaithe. Here is rámhaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rámhaí
the rower
No change after an
na rámhaithe
the rowers
Plural: no change after na
“Rámhaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rámhaí, the Irish word for rower.
Is rámhaí maith é m'athair.
My father is a good rower.
Bhí an rámhaí traochta ag deireadh an rása.
The rower was exhausted at the end of the race.
Tá ceathrar rámhaithe sa churach.
There are four rowers in the currach.
Chuir na rámhaithe an bád amach ón gcladach.
The rowers pushed the boat out from the shore.
Bhris maide rámha an rámhaí.
The rower's oar broke.
Ba mhaith liom a bheith i mo rámhaí.
I would like to be a rower.
Bhuaigh foireann rámhaithe na Gaillimhe an comórtas.
The Galway rowing crew won the competition.
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Rower in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rower?
The Irish for rower is rámhaí (pronounced “RAW-vee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rámhaithe.
How do you pronounce rámhaí in Irish?
Rámhaí is said like “RAW-vee” (IPA /ˈɾˠɑːvˠiː/).
What is the plural of rower in Irish?
The plural of rámhaí is rámhaithe; with the article, na rámhaithe means “the rowers”. The genitive plural is rámhaithe, as in club rámhaithe (rowers' club).
What is the difference between 'rámhaí' and 'rámh'?
'Rámhaí' is the person who rows, while 'rámh' (or 'maide rámha') is the oar itself. The activity of rowing is 'rámhaíocht'.
