HeyRuaHow to say “rubber” in Irish
- Irish:
- rubar
- English:
- rubber
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RUB-ur” /ˈɾˠʊbˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rubair, an rubair (e.g. boladh an rubair, the smell of the rubber)
What does “rubar” mean?
- rubber
- A strong elastic material made from the sap of certain trees or produced artificially, used for tyres, boots and similar things.Also: India rubber, latex.
Other Irish words for rubber: cuimleoir (rubber), scriosán (eraser)
“Rubar” with the article
Here is rubar after the article (an t-alt).
an rubar
the rubber
No change after an
“Rubar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rubar, the Irish word for rubber.
Tá na boinn déanta as rubar.
The tyres are made of rubber.
An dtaitníonn na buataisí rubair leat?
Do you like the rubber boots?
Tagann rubar ó chrann sa Bhrasaíl.
Rubber comes from a tree in Brazil.
Bhí boladh láidir rubair sa gharáiste.
There was a strong smell of rubber in the garage.
Cheannaigh mé lámhainní rubair don chistin.
I bought rubber gloves for the kitchen.
Is ábhar solúbtha é an rubar.
Rubber is a flexible material.
Tá an píobán déanta as rubar dubh.
The hose is made of black rubber.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rubber in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rubber?
The Irish for rubber is rubar (pronounced “RUB-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce rubar in Irish?
Rubar is said like “RUB-ur” (IPA /ˈɾˠʊbˠəɾˠ/).
Does rubar have a plural?
No plural form is given for rubar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'rubar' the word for an eraser?
Not usually: an eraser for pencil marks is 'scriosán'. 'Rubar' means the material rubber.
