HeyRuaHow to say “secretary” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúnaí
- English:
- secretary, confidant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROO-nee” /ˈɾˠuːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- rúnaithe (secretaries)
- Genitive singular:
- rúnaí, an rúnaí (e.g. oifig an rúnaí, the secretary's office)
- Genitive plural:
- rúnaithe, na rúnaithe (e.g. cruinniú na rúnaithe, the secretaries' meeting)
What does “rúnaí” mean?
“Rúnaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- secretary
- A person who handles letters, records and administration for an office, club or organisation.Also: administrator, clerk, office secretary.
1 other meaning: confidant
- 2confidant
- A person to whom secrets are entrusted.Also: confidante, keeper of secrets.
“Rúnaí” with the article
The plural of secretary in Irish is rúnaithe. Here is rúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rúnaí, the Irish word for secretary.
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Secretary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for secretary?
The Irish for secretary is rúnaí (pronounced “ROO-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rúnaithe. Depending on context it can also mean confidant.
How do you pronounce rúnaí in Irish?
Rúnaí is said like “ROO-nee” (IPA /ˈɾˠuːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of secretary in Irish?
The plural of rúnaí is rúnaithe; with the article, na rúnaithe means “the secretaries”. The genitive plural is rúnaithe, as in cruinniú na rúnaithe (the secretaries' meeting).
Does rúnaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rúnaí can mean secretary or confidant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'rúnaí' related to 'rún'?
'Rúnaí' comes from 'rún', a secret, so the original idea is someone trusted with secrets. The office work itself is 'rúnaíocht'.
How do I say someone is secretary of a club?
Use 'ina rúnaí ar': 'Tá sí ina rúnaí ar an gclub', she is secretary of the club.
