HeyRuaHow to say “secret” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúnda
- English:
- secret, confidential, mysterious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More secret:
- níos rúnda
- Most secret:
- is rúnda
- Pronunciation:
- “ROON-da” /ˈɾˠuːn̪ˠd̪ˠə/
What does “rúnda” mean?
“Rúnda” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- secret
- Kept hidden from other people and not meant to be known.Also: hidden, covert, undercover.
2 other meanings: confidential or mysterious
- 2confidential
- Private and meant to be shared only with certain people.Also: private, classified.
- 3mysterious
- Strange and hard to understand or explain.Also: mystical, occult.
Other Irish adjectives for secret: rúnach (secret)
“Rúnda” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rúnda after cruinniú (meeting, masculine), after teachtaireacht (message, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rúnda.
More secret, most secret, very secret
Bhí an plean seo níos rúnda ná an chéad cheann. This plan was more secret than the first one.
| more secret | níos rúnda | in the past tense: ní ba rúnda |
|---|---|---|
| most secret | is rúnda | in the past tense: ba rúnda |
| as secret as | chomh rúnda le | no change after chomh |
| very secret | an-rúnda | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too secret | rórúnda | ró- lenites |
“Rúnda” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Secret in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for secret?
The Irish for secret is rúnda (pronounced “ROON-da”). It comes after the noun: cruinniú rúnda, a secret meeting; teachtaireacht rúnda, a secret message.
How do you say more secret and most secret in Irish?
níos rúnda is more secret and is rúnda is most secret. In the past tense they become ní ba rúnda and ba rúnda.
How do you say very secret in Irish?
an-rúnda. Too secret is rórúnda, and as secret as is chomh rúnda le.
Does rúnda have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rúnda can mean secret, confidential or mysterious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rúnda' and 'príobháideach'?
'Rúnda' means secret or confidential, something deliberately hidden, while 'príobháideach' means private, belonging to an individual rather than the public.
What is the noun related to 'rúnda'?
The noun is 'rún', meaning a secret; 'Coinnigh rún' means keep a secret.
