HeyRuaHow to say “Ulster Cycle” in Irish
- Irish:
- Rúraíocht
- English:
- Ulster Cycle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROO-ree-ukht” /ˈɾˠuːɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Rúraíochta, na Rúraíochta (e.g. scéalta na Rúraíochta, tales of the Ulster Cycle)
What does “Rúraíocht” mean?
- Ulster Cycle
- The Ulster Cycle, the body of early Irish heroic tales about the Ulstermen, Cú Chulainn and King Conchobar.Also: red branch Cycle, Ulster tales, heroic Cycle.
“Rúraíocht” with the article
Here is Rúraíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an Rúraíocht
the Ulster Cycle
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“Rúraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Rúraíocht, the Irish word for Ulster Cycle.
Is cuid den Rúraíocht í Táin Bó Cuailnge.
Táin Bó Cuailnge is part of the Ulster Cycle.
Is é Cú Chulainn laoch mór na Rúraíochta.
Cú Chulainn is the great hero of the Ulster Cycle.
Táimid ag déanamh staidéir ar an Rúraíocht ar scoil.
We are studying the Ulster Cycle at school.
Tá a lán scéalta tragóideacha sa Rúraíocht.
There are many tragic stories in the Ulster Cycle.
Léigh mé leabhar faoin Rúraíocht inné.
I read a book about the Ulster Cycle yesterday.
Is maith liom scéalta na Rúraíochta thar aon rud eile.
I like the Ulster Cycle tales more than anything.
Bhí Conchúr mac Neasa ina rí sa Rúraíocht.
Conchobar mac Nessa was a king in the Ulster Cycle.
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Ulster Cycle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Ulster Cycle?
The Irish for Ulster Cycle is Rúraíocht (pronounced “ROO-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Rúraíocht in Irish?
Rúraíocht is said like “ROO-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠuːɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does Rúraíocht have a plural?
No. Rúraíocht is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How is the Rúraíocht different from the Fiannaíocht?
The Rúraíocht is about the Ulster heroes such as Cú Chulainn, while the Fiannaíocht is about Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Fianna.
Why is Rúraíocht written with a capital letter?
It names a specific literary cycle, so it is treated as a proper noun and usually used with the article: an Rúraíocht.
