HeyRuaHow to say “rum” in Irish
- Irish:
- rum
- English:
- rum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rum” /rˠʊmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rumanna (rums)
- Genitive singular:
- rum, an rum (e.g. buidéal rum, a bottle of rum)
- Genitive plural:
- rumanna, na rumanna (e.g. cineál na rumanna, the type of the rums)
What does “rum” mean?
- rum
- A strong alcoholic spirit made from sugar cane or molasses.Also: dark rum, white rum, spirit.
“Rum” with the article
The plural of rum in Irish is rumanna. Here is rum after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rum
the rum
No change after an
na rumanna
the rums
Plural: no change after na
“Rum” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rum, the Irish word for rum.
Ólann sé rum le cóc.
He drinks rum with cola.
Tá an rum seo an-láidir.
This rum is very strong.
Cheannaigh mé buidéal rum sa siopa.
I bought a bottle of rum in the shop.
Cuir braon rum sa cháca.
Put a drop of rum in the cake.
Díoltar rumanna éagsúla sa bheár sin.
Various rums are sold in that bar.
Bhí boladh rum ar a anáil.
There was a smell of rum on his breath.
Thug na mairnéalaigh rum ar bord leo.
The sailors brought rum on board with them.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rum?
The Irish for rum is rum (pronounced “rum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rumanna.
How do you pronounce rum in Irish?
Rum is said like “rum” (IPA /rˠʊmˠ/).
What is the plural of rum in Irish?
The plural of rum is rumanna; with the article, na rumanna means “the rums”. The genitive plural is rumanna, as in cineál na rumanna (the type of the rums).
Is the Irish word for rum the same as English?
Yes, it is 'rum', a masculine noun, so you say 'an rum' and 'buidéal rum'.
