HeyRuaHow to say “tracing” in Irish
- Irish:
- rianú
- English:
- tracing, marking out
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- rianaigh, to trace (ag rianú, tracing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-uh-noo” /ˈɾʲiən̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- rianaithe, an rianaithe (e.g. córas rianaithe, tracking system)
What does “rianú” mean?
“Rianú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tracing
- The act of tracing or tracking something, such as a route, an outline or the source of something; verbal noun of the verb rianaigh.Also: tracking, trace, mapping out.
1 other meaning: marking out
- 2marking out
- The act of marking out or plotting lines, a course or a design.Also: plotting, outlining, delineation.
“Rianú” as a verbal noun
After ag, rianú means tracing: it is the verbal noun of the verb rianaigh (to trace). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Rianú” with the article
Here is rianú after the article (an t-alt).
“Rianú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rianú, the Irish word for tracing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tracing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tracing?
The Irish for tracing is rianú (pronounced “REE-uh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean marking out.
How do you pronounce rianú in Irish?
Rianú is said like “REE-uh-noo” (IPA /ˈɾʲiən̪ˠuː/).
Does rianú have a plural?
No plural form is given for rianú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does rianú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rianú can mean tracing or marking out, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is rianú related to rian?
Rian means a trace or mark, and rianú is the verbal noun of rianaigh, so it means the act of tracing or tracking, as in rianú teagmhálaithe, contact tracing.
