HeyRuaHow to say “ruby” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúibín
- English:
- ruby
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROO-been” /ˈɾˠuːbʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rúibíní (rubies)
- Genitive singular:
- rúibín, an rúibín (e.g. dath an rúibín, the colour of the ruby)
- Genitive plural:
- rúibíní, na rúibíní (e.g. luach na rúibíní, the value of the rubies)
What does “rúibín” mean?
- ruby
- A precious red gemstone, often used in jewellery.Also: red gem, gemstone, precious stone.
“Rúibín” with the article
The plural of ruby in Irish is rúibíní. Here is rúibín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rúibín
the ruby
No change after an
na rúibíní
the rubies
Plural: no change after na
“Rúibín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rúibín, the Irish word for ruby.
Tá rúibín ar an bhfáinne sin.
There's a ruby on that ring.
Cheannaigh sé fáinne rúibín di.
He bought her a ruby ring.
Bhí an rúibín chomh dearg le fuil.
The ruby was as red as blood.
Goideadh na rúibíní ón músaem aréir.
The rubies were stolen from the museum last night.
Thug mo sheanmháthair mo rúibín dom.
My grandmother gave me my ruby.
Tá luach mór ar rúibíní móra.
Large rubies are very valuable.
Bhí rúibín i lár na corónach.
There was a ruby in the middle of the crown.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ruby in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ruby?
The Irish for ruby is rúibín (pronounced “ROO-been”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rúibíní.
How do you pronounce rúibín in Irish?
Rúibín is said like “ROO-been” (IPA /ˈɾˠuːbʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of ruby in Irish?
The plural of rúibín is rúibíní; with the article, na rúibíní means “the rubies”. The genitive plural is rúibíní, as in luach na rúibíní (the value of the rubies).
How do I say 'ruby ring' in Irish?
Say fáinne rúibín, using the genitive rúibín after the noun fáinne.
