HeyRuaHow to say “runner” in Irish
- Irish:
- reathaí
- English:
- runner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RA-hee” /ˈɾˠahiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- reathaithe (runners)
- Genitive singular:
- reathaí, an reathaí (e.g. bróga an reathaí, the runner's shoes)
- Genitive plural:
- reathaithe, na reathaithe (e.g. cumann reathaithe, a runners' club)
What does “reathaí” mean?
- runner
- A person who runs, especially in a race or as a sport.Also: racer, sprinter, jogger.
Other Irish words for runner: bogshodaire (jogger), reathaire (runner)
“Reathaí” with the article
The plural of runner in Irish is reathaithe. Here is reathaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an reathaí
the runner
No change after an
na reathaithe
the runners
Plural: no change after na
“Reathaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reathaí, the Irish word for runner.
Is reathaí maith í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a good runner.
Bhuaigh an reathaí an rás go héasca.
The runner won the race easily.
Bhí na reathaithe tuirseach ag deireadh an mharatóin.
The runners were tired at the end of the marathon.
Gortaíodh cos an reathaí le linn an rása.
The runner's leg was injured during the race.
Tá breis is míle reathaí sa rás inniu.
There are over a thousand runners in the race today.
Ba reathaí cáiliúil é m'athair fadó.
My father was a famous runner long ago.
Thug an slua bualadh bos do na reathaithe.
The crowd applauded the runners.
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 reathaí (pronounced “RA-hee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reathaithe.
How do you pronounce reathaí in Irish?
Reathaí is said like “RA-hee” (IPA /ˈɾˠahiː/).
What is the plural of runner in Irish?
The plural of reathaí is reathaithe; with the article, na reathaithe means “the runners”. The genitive plural is reathaithe, as in cumann reathaithe (a runners' club).
What is the difference between 'reathaí' and 'rith'?
'Reathaí' is the person who runs, a runner, while 'rith' is the act of running, the verbal noun of 'rith'.
