HeyRuaHow to say “rupee” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúipí
- English:
- rupee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROO-pee” /ˈɾˠuːpʲiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rúipithe (rupees)
- Genitive singular:
- rúipí, an rúipí (e.g. luach an rúipí, the value of the rupee)
- Genitive plural:
- rúipithe, na rúipithe (e.g. luach na rúipithe, the value of the rupees)
What does “rúipí” mean?
- rupee
- The basic unit of currency in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and some other countries.Also: Indian rupee, currency of India.
“Rúipí” with the article
The plural of rupee in Irish is rúipithe. Here is rúipí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rúipí
the rupee
No change after an
na rúipithe
the rupees
Plural: no change after na
“Rúipí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rúipí, the Irish word for rupee.
Is é an rúipí airgeadra na hIndia.
The rupee is the currency of India.
Thit luach an rúipí arís inné.
The value of the rupee fell again yesterday.
Chosain an béile céad rúipí.
The meal cost a hundred rupees.
Bhí mo chuid rúipithe go léir caite agam.
I had spent all my rupees.
D'athraigh mé euro ina rúipithe san aerfort.
I changed euros into rupees at the airport.
Úsáidtear an rúipí i Srí Lanca freisin.
The rupee is also used in Sri Lanka.
Cé mhéad rúipí atá ar an euro inniu?
How many rupees are there to the euro today?
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Rupee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rupee?
The Irish for rupee is rúipí (pronounced “ROO-pee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rúipithe.
How do you pronounce rúipí in Irish?
Rúipí is said like “ROO-pee” (IPA /ˈɾˠuːpʲiː/).
What is the plural of rupee in Irish?
The plural of rúipí is rúipithe; with the article, na rúipithe means “the rupees”. The genitive plural is rúipithe, as in luach na rúipithe (the value of the rupees).
Is the noun singular after numbers like céad with rúipí?
Yes, after cardinal numbers the singular is normally used, so 'céad rúipí' means 'a hundred rupees', though 'rúipithe' is used in other plural contexts.
