Versification in Irish (Rannaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for versification?

The Irish for versification is rannaíocht (pronounced “RAN-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean form of verse.

Q: Does rannaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rannaíocht can mean versification or form of verse, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “versification” in Irish

Irish:: rannaíocht
English:: versification, form of verse
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “RAN-ee-ukht” /ˈɾˠanˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: rannaíochta, na rannaíochta (e.g. rialacha na rannaíochta, the rules of versification)

What does “rannaíocht” mean?

“Rannaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

versification: The art or practice of composing verse, especially according to the rules of Irish syllabic metre.Also: prosody, metrics, verse form, form of verse.

1 other meaning: form of verse

2form of verse: A particular metrical form of verse, especially a type of classical Irish syllabic metre.Also: metre, verse form.

“Rannaíocht” with the article

Here is rannaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an rannaíocht

the versification

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“Rannaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rannaíocht, the Irish word for versification.

Tá suim mhór aige sa rannaíocht.

He has a great interest in versification.

Bhí an rannaíocht an-dian sna meánaoiseanna.

Versification was very strict in the Middle Ages.

Mhúin an file rialacha na rannaíochta dúinn.

The poet taught us the rules of versification.

Is cineál rannaíochta é an deibhí.

Deibhí is a type of verse form.

Scríobh sí leabhar ar rannaíocht na Gaeilge.

She wrote a book on Irish versification.

Ní thuigim rannaíocht na ndánta seo fós.

I don't yet understand the metre of these poems.

Bíonn rannaíocht chasta i bhfilíocht na mbard.

Bardic poetry has complex versification.

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Versification in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for versification?

The Irish for versification is rannaíocht (pronounced “RAN-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean form of verse.

How do you pronounce rannaíocht in Irish?

Rannaíocht is said like “RAN-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠanˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does rannaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for rannaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does rannaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rannaíocht can mean versification or form of verse, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is 'rannaíocht' different from 'meadaracht'?

'Rannaíocht' refers especially to classical Irish syllabic versification, from 'rann' (a stanza), while 'meadaracht' is the general word for metre.

Versification in Irish (Rannaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage