HeyRuaHow to say “some” in Irish
- Irish:
- roinnt
- English:
- some, division, share, division (maths)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- roinn, to divide (ag roinnt, dividing)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rinnt” /ɾˠiːnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- rannta (some)
- Genitive singular:
- roinnte, na roinnte (e.g. am na roinnte, the time of the division)
- Genitive plural:
- rannta, na rannta (e.g. líon na rannta, the number of divisions)
What does “roinnt” mean?
“Roinnt” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- some
- An amount or number of something, followed by a noun in the genitive: roinnt airgid, some money.Also: a few, several, a number of.
3 other meanings: division or share or division (maths)
- 2division
- The verbal noun of the verb roinn: the act of dividing or sharing something out.Also: dividing, sharing, distribution.
- 3share
- A part or portion of something that is given to one person.Also: portion, part.
- 4division (maths)
- The mathematical operation of dividing one number by another.Also: division, long division.
Other Irish words for some: áirithe (certain)
“Roinnt” as a verbal noun
After ag, roinnt means dividing: it is the verbal noun of the verb roinn (to divide). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Roinnt” with the article
The plural of some in Irish is rannta. Here is roinnt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Roinnt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using roinnt, the Irish word for some.
Other nouns in Irish
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Some in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for some?
The Irish for some is roinnt (pronounced “rinnt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rannta. Depending on context it can also mean division or share or division (maths).
How do you pronounce roinnt in Irish?
Roinnt is said like “rinnt” (IPA /ɾˠiːnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of some in Irish?
The plural of roinnt is rannta; with the article, na rannta means “the some”. The genitive plural is rannta, as in líon na rannta (the number of divisions).
Does roinnt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Roinnt can mean some, division, share or division (maths), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What case follows roinnt when it means 'some'?
The noun after roinnt goes into the genitive: roinnt airgid (some money), roinnt daoine (some people). With a definite noun use de: roinnt de na daoine.
What is the difference between roinnt and roinn?
Roinn is the verb 'divide' and also a noun meaning 'department' or 'section', while roinnt is the verbal noun meaning 'dividing, sharing' and the quantity word 'some'.
