HeyRuaHow to say “taut” in Irish
- Irish:
- rite
- English:
- taut, steep, exposed, eager
- Word type:
- adjective
- Tauter:
- níos rite
- Tautest:
- is rite
- Pronunciation:
- “RITCH-eh” /ˈɾˠɪtʲə/
What does “rite” mean?
“Rite” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- taut
- Stretched tight, with no slack.Also: tight, tense, stretched.
3 other meanings: steep or exposed or eager
- 2steep
- Rising or falling sharply, like a steep slope.Also: sharp, abrupt.
- 3exposed
- Open to wind and weather, without shelter.Also: unsheltered, bleak.
- 4eager
- Keen or anxious to do something.Also: keen, anxious.
Other Irish adjectives for taut: teann (tight)
“Rite” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rite after rópa (rope, masculine), after sreang (wire, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rite.
Tauter, tautest, very taut
Tá an téad seo níos rite ná an ceann eile. This rope is tighter than the other one.
| tauter | níos rite | in the past tense: ní ba rite |
|---|---|---|
| tautest | is rite | in the past tense: ba rite |
| as taut as | chomh rite le | no change after chomh |
| very taut | an-rite | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too taut | rórite | ró- lenites |
“Rite” 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.
Taut in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for taut?
The Irish for taut is rite (pronounced “RITCH-eh”). It comes after the noun: rópa rite, a taut rope; sreang rite, a taut wire.
How do you say tauter and tautest in Irish?
níos rite is tauter and is rite is tautest. In the past tense they become ní ba rite and ba rite.
How do you say very taut in Irish?
an-rite. Too taut is rórite, and as taut as is chomh rite le.
Does rite have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rite can mean taut, steep, exposed or eager, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rite' and 'teann'?
Both can mean tight or taut, but 'teann' is more common for firm or tight in general, while 'rite' stresses being stretched or steep, as in 'fána rite', a steep slope.
Is 'rite' the same as 'rith', to run?
No. 'Rith' is the verb and noun for running, while 'rite' is an adjective meaning taut, steep or exposed. 'Rite' is also the verbal adjective of 'rith', as in 'rite as', run out of.
