HeyRuaHow to say “wheel” in Irish
- Irish:
- roth
- English:
- wheel, bicycle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ruh” /ɾˠɔh/
- Plural:
- rothaí (wheels)
- Genitive singular:
- rotha, an rotha (e.g. lár an rotha, the centre of the wheel)
- Genitive plural:
- rothaí, na rothaí (e.g. fuaim na rothaí, the sound of the wheels)
What does “roth” mean?
“Roth” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wheel
- A round object that turns on an axle, as on a car, cart or machine.Also: cartwheel, car wheel.
1 other meaning: bicycle
- 2bicycle
- A bicycle, short for 'rothar'; used informally in some areas.Also: bike.
“Roth” with the article
The plural of wheel in Irish is rothaí. Here is roth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Roth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using roth, the Irish word for wheel.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wheel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wheel?
The Irish for wheel is roth (pronounced “ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rothaí. Depending on context it can also mean bicycle.
How do you pronounce roth in Irish?
Roth is said like “ruh” (IPA /ɾˠɔh/).
What is the plural of wheel in Irish?
The plural of roth is rothaí; with the article, na rothaí means “the wheels”. The genitive plural is rothaí, as in fuaim na rothaí (the sound of the wheels).
Does roth have more than one meaning?
Yes. Roth can mean wheel or bicycle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'roth' and 'rothar'?
'Roth' means a wheel, while 'rothar' is the standard word for a bicycle.
How do you say steering wheel in Irish?
A steering wheel is 'roth stiúrtha'.
