HeyRuaHow to say “Rwanda” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ruanda
- English:
- Rwanda
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROO-an-duh” /ˈɾˠuənˠd̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Ruanda (e.g. príomhchathair Ruanda, the capital of Rwanda)
What does “Ruanda” mean?
- Rwanda
- Rwanda is a small landlocked country in central and east Africa.Also: Republic of Rwanda.
“Ruanda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ruanda, the Irish word for Rwanda.
Tá Ruanda san Afraic.
Rwanda is in Africa.
Chaith mé bliain i Ruanda.
I spent a year in Rwanda.
Is tír bheag í Ruanda.
Rwanda is a small country.
Is é Kigali príomhchathair Ruanda.
Kigali is the capital of Rwanda.
Tháinig sí go hÉirinn ó Ruanda.
She came to Ireland from Rwanda.
Tá muintir Ruanda an-fháilteach.
The people of Rwanda are very welcoming.
Tá cnoic iomadúla i Ruanda.
There are many hills in Rwanda.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rwanda in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Rwanda?
The Irish for Rwanda is Ruanda (pronounced “ROO-an-duh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Ruanda in Irish?
Ruanda is said like “ROO-an-duh” (IPA /ˈɾˠuənˠd̪ˠə/).
Does Ruanda have a plural?
No. Ruanda is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Do you use the article with Ruanda?
No, Ruanda is normally used without the article, so you say i Ruanda 'in Rwanda' and muintir Ruanda 'the people of Rwanda'.
