HeyRuaHow to say “sprint” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúid
- English:
- sprint, spell
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rood-j” /ɾˠuːdʲ/
- Plural:
- rúideanna (sprints)
- Genitive singular:
- rúide, na rúide (e.g. luas na rúide, the speed of the sprint)
- Genitive plural:
- rúideanna, na rúideanna (e.g. líon na rúideanna, the number of sprints)
What does “rúid” mean?
“Rúid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sprint
- A short, fast run or dash.Also: dash, rush, spurt, short run.
1 other meaning: spell
- 2spell
- A short burst or period of activity, such as a quick spell of work.Also: burst, bout, spurt.
“Rúid” with the article
The plural of sprint in Irish is rúideanna. Here is rúid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rúid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rúid, the Irish word for sprint.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sprint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sprint?
The Irish for sprint is rúid (pronounced “rood-j”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rúideanna. Depending on context it can also mean spell.
How do you pronounce rúid in Irish?
Rúid is said like “rood-j” (IPA /ɾˠuːdʲ/).
What is the plural of sprint in Irish?
The plural of rúid is rúideanna; with the article, na rúideanna means “the sprints”. The genitive plural is rúideanna, as in líon na rúideanna (the number of sprints).
Does rúid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rúid can mean sprint or spell, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'make a dash' using rúid?
The usual expression is 'rúid a thabhairt', for example 'thug sé rúid ar an doras', he made a dash for the door.
