HeyRuaHow to say “runner” in Irish
- Irish:
- ritheán
- English:
- runner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RIH-hawn” /ˈɾʲɪhɑːn̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- ritheáin (runners)
- Genitive singular:
- ritheáin, an ritheáin (e.g. fad an ritheáin, the length of the runner)
- Genitive plural:
- ritheán, na ritheán (e.g. líon na ritheán, the number of runners)
What does “ritheán” mean?
- runner
- A long stem that grows along the ground from a plant such as a strawberry and roots to form a new plant.Also: stolon, plant runner, creeping stem.
Other Irish words for runner: bogshodaire (jogger), reathaire (runner), reathaí (runner)
“Ritheán” with the article
The plural of runner in Irish is ritheáin. Here is ritheán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an ritheán
the runner
No change after an
na ritheáin
the runners
Plural: no change after na
“Ritheán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ritheán, the Irish word for runner.
Tá ritheán fada ag fás ón bplanda sútha talún.
A long runner is growing from the strawberry plant.
Gearr an ritheán sin leis an siosúr.
Cut that runner with the scissors.
Chuir mé barr an ritheáin sa phota.
I put the tip of the runner in the pot.
Cuireann na sútha talún ritheáin amach gach samhradh.
Strawberries send out runners every summer.
Tá fréamhacha ag teacht ar mo ritheán anois.
Roots are now forming on my runner.
Fásann planda nua i ndeireadh an ritheáin.
A new plant grows at the end of the runner.
Bhí an iomarca ritheán sa ghairdín i mbliana.
There were too many runners in the garden this year.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Runner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for runner?
The Irish for runner is ritheán (pronounced “RIH-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ritheáin.
How do you pronounce ritheán in Irish?
Ritheán is said like “RIH-hawn” (IPA /ˈɾʲɪhɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of runner in Irish?
The plural of ritheán is ritheáin; with the article, na ritheáin means “the runners”. The genitive plural is ritheán, as in líon na ritheán (the number of runners).
Is 'ritheán' the word for a person who runs?
No, a person who runs is usually 'reathaí'. 'Ritheán' is mainly used for a plant runner or stolon.
