HeyRuaHow to say “ruler” in Irish
- Irish:
- rialóir
- English:
- ruler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-uh-lohr” /ˈɾʲiəl̪ˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rialóirí (rulers)
- Genitive singular:
- rialóra, an rialóra (e.g. imeall an rialóra, the edge of the ruler)
- Genitive plural:
- rialóirí, na rialóirí (e.g. imill na rialóirí, the edges of the rulers)
What does “rialóir” mean?
- ruler
- A straight strip of wood, plastic or metal used for measuring and for drawing straight lines.Also: rule, straightedge, measuring stick.
Other Irish words for ruler: rialtóir (ruler)
“Rialóir” with the article
The plural of ruler in Irish is rialóirí. Here is rialóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rialóir
the ruler
No change after an
na rialóirí
the rulers
Plural: no change after na
“Rialóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rialóir, the Irish word for ruler.
An bhfuil rialóir agat?
Do you have a ruler?
Tharraing sí líne dhíreach leis an rialóir.
She drew a straight line with the ruler.
Bhris mé mo rialóir inné.
I broke my ruler yesterday.
Tá na rialóirí sa chófra.
The rulers are in the cupboard.
Tá fad an rialóra tríocha ceintiméadar.
The ruler is thirty centimetres long.
Cuir an rialóir i do mhála scoile.
Put the ruler in your school bag.
Thug an múinteoir rialóir nua do gach dalta.
The teacher gave every pupil a new ruler.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Ruler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ruler?
The Irish for ruler is rialóir (pronounced “REE-uh-lohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rialóirí.
How do you pronounce rialóir in Irish?
Rialóir is said like “REE-uh-lohr” (IPA /ˈɾʲiəl̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of ruler in Irish?
The plural of rialóir is rialóirí; with the article, na rialóirí means “the rulers”. The genitive plural is rialóirí, as in imill na rialóirí (the edges of the rulers).
Does 'rialóir' also mean a ruler of a country?
No, 'rialóir' is the measuring instrument; a person who rules is 'rialtóir' or, for a monarch, 'rí' or 'flaith'.
