Rubric in Irish (Rúibric): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for rubric?

The Irish for rubric is rúibric (pronounced “ROO-brik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rúibricí. Depending on context it can also mean marking scheme.

Q: What is the plural of rubric in Irish?

The plural of rúibric is rúibricí; with the article, na rúibricí means “the rubrics”. The genitive plural is rúibricí, as in leagan amach na rúibricí (the layout of the rubrics).

Q: Does rúibric have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rúibric can mean rubric or marking scheme, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “rubric” in Irish

Irish:: rúibric
English:: rubric, marking scheme
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “ROO-brik” /ˈɾˠuːbʲɾʲɪc/

Various forms

Plural:: rúibricí (rubrics)
Genitive singular:: rúibrice, na rúibrice (e.g. téacs na rúibrice, the text of the rubric)
Genitive plural:: rúibricí, na rúibricí (e.g. leagan amach na rúibricí, the layout of the rubrics)

What does “rúibric” mean?

“Rúibric” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

rubric: A heading or instruction in a book or document, often printed in red, especially a direction in a liturgical text.Also: heading, instruction, direction.

1 other meaning: marking scheme

2marking scheme: A set of guidelines or criteria used for assessing work, as in an exam rubric.Also: rubric, assessment criteria, guidelines.

“Rúibric” with the article

The plural of rubric in Irish is rúibricí. Here is rúibric after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an rúibric

the rubric

No change after an

na rúibricí

the rubrics

Plural: no change after na

“Rúibric” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rúibric, the Irish word for rubric.

Léigh an rúibric go cúramach roimh an scrúdú.

Read the rubric carefully before the exam.

Tá rúibric nua ag an múinteoir don tionscadal.

The teacher has a new rubric for the project.

Bhí na rúibricí clóite i ndath dearg.

The rubrics were printed in red.

Lean sé treoracha na rúibrice go dlúth.

He followed the rubric's instructions closely.

Níl aon rud faoi sin sa rúibric.

There is nothing about that in the rubric.

Ní raibh mo fhreagra de réir na rúibrice.

My answer did not follow the rubric.

Tá rúibricí éagsúla i leabhar an aifrinn.

There are various rubrics in the missal.

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Rubric in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rubric?

The Irish for rubric is rúibric (pronounced “ROO-brik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rúibricí. Depending on context it can also mean marking scheme.

How do you pronounce rúibric in Irish?

Rúibric is said like “ROO-brik” (IPA /ˈɾˠuːbʲɾʲɪc/).

What is the plural of rubric in Irish?

The plural of rúibric is rúibricí; with the article, na rúibricí means “the rubrics”. The genitive plural is rúibricí, as in leagan amach na rúibricí (the layout of the rubrics).

Does rúibric have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rúibric can mean rubric or marking scheme, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'rúibric' the same as 'ceannteideal'?

Not quite: 'ceannteideal' is a general heading, while 'rúibric' is a heading or instruction, especially a formal or liturgical direction or an exam instruction.

Rubric in Irish (Rúibric): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage