HeyRuaHow to say “section” in Irish
- Irish:
- rannóg
- English:
- section
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAN-ohg” /ˈɾˠanˠoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rannóga (sections)
- Genitive singular:
- rannóige, na rannóige (e.g. ceann na rannóige, head of the section)
- Genitive plural:
- rannóg, na rannóg (e.g. obair na rannóg, the work of the sections)
What does “rannóg” mean?
“Rannóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- section
- A section or division of an organisation, office or department.Also: division, department, unit.
“Rannóg” with the article
The plural of section in Irish is rannóga. Here is rannóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rannóg
the section
No change after an
na rannóga
the sections
Plural: no change after na
“Rannóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rannóg, the Irish word for section.
Oibríonn sí i rannóg na n-acmhainní daonna.
She works in the human resources section.
Tá an rannóg sin dúnta inniu.
That section is closed today.
Bhí cruinniú ag foireann na rannóige ar maidin.
The section staff had a meeting this morning.
Tá ceithre rannóg sa roinn seo.
There are four sections in this department.
Is é Seán ceann mo rannóige.
Seán is the head of my section.
Roinneadh an oifig ina rannóga beaga.
The office was divided into small sections.
Cuir glao ar an rannóg airgeadais.
Phone the finance section.
Other nouns in Irish
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Section in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for section?
The Irish for section is rannóg (pronounced “RAN-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rannóga.
How do you pronounce rannóg in Irish?
Rannóg is said like “RAN-ohg” (IPA /ˈɾˠanˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of section in Irish?
The plural of rannóg is rannóga; with the article, na rannóga means “the sections”. The genitive plural is rannóg, as in obair na rannóg (the work of the sections).
What is the difference between rannóg and roinn?
Roinn is a larger department, such as a government department (an Roinn Oideachais), while rannóg is usually a smaller section within it.
