HeyRuaHow to say “rug” in Irish
- Irish:
- ruga
- English:
- rug
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RUG-uh” /ˈɾˠʊɡə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rugaí (rugs)
- Genitive singular:
- ruga, an ruga (e.g. dath an ruga, the colour of the rug)
- Genitive plural:
- rugaí, na rugaí (e.g. siopa rugaí, rug shop)
What does “ruga” mean?
- rug
- A thick piece of fabric laid on part of a floor, or a heavy blanket used as a covering.Also: mat, floor rug, travelling rug.
Other Irish words for rug: cairpéad (carpet)
“Ruga” with the article
The plural of rug in Irish is rugaí. Here is ruga after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an ruga
the rug
No change after an
na rugaí
the rugs
Plural: no change after na
“Ruga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ruga, the Irish word for rug.
Cheannaigh mé ruga nua don seomra suí.
I bought a new rug for the sitting room.
Tá an madra ina chodladh ar an ruga.
The dog is asleep on the rug.
Bhí smál mór i lár an ruga.
There was a big stain in the middle of the rug.
Tá rugaí áille sa siopa sin.
There are lovely rugs in that shop.
Dhoirt mé tae ar mo ruga bán.
I spilled tea on my white rug.
Croith na rugaí amuigh sa ghairdín.
Shake the rugs out in the garden.
Chuir sí ruga thar a glúine sa charr.
She put a rug over her knees in the car.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rug in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rug?
The Irish for rug is ruga (pronounced “RUG-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rugaí.
How do you pronounce ruga in Irish?
Ruga is said like “RUG-uh” (IPA /ˈɾˠʊɡə/).
What is the plural of rug in Irish?
The plural of ruga is rugaí; with the article, na rugaí means “the rugs”. The genitive plural is rugaí, as in siopa rugaí (rug shop).
What is the difference between 'ruga' and 'cairpéad'?
A 'ruga' is a loose rug covering part of the floor, while a 'cairpéad' is a carpet, usually fitted across the whole floor.
