HeyRuaHow to say “thing” in Irish
- Irish:
- rud
- English:
- thing, matter, a little
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rud” /ɾˠʊd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- rudaí
- Genitive singular:
- ruda, an ruda (e.g. ainm an ruda, the name of the thing)
- Genitive plural:
- rudaí, na rudaí (e.g. ord na rudaí, the order of things)
What does “rud” mean?
“Rud” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thing
- Any object, item or matter, used very generally like English 'thing'.Also: object, item, something, stuff.
2 other meanings: matter or a little
“Rud” with the article
The plural of thing in Irish is rudaí. Here is rud after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rud” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rud, the Irish word for thing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Thing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thing?
The Irish for thing is rud (pronounced “rud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rudaí. Depending on context it can also mean matter or a little.
How do you pronounce rud in Irish?
Rud is said like “rud” (IPA /ɾˠʊd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of thing in Irish?
The plural of rud is rudaí; with the article, it is na rudaí. The genitive plural is rudaí, as in ord na rudaí (the order of things).
Does rud have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rud can mean thing, matter or a little, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rud' and 'ní'?
Both mean 'thing', but 'rud' is the everyday word, while 'ní' is more literary and appears in set phrases like 'aon ní' or 'an ní céanna'.
How do I say 'nothing' with 'rud'?
Use a negative verb with 'rud ar bith' or 'aon rud', for example 'Níl rud ar bith agam', I have nothing.
