rotha
The Irish word for wheels is rotha.
rotha refers to the circular objects that rotate to allow a vehicle to move.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of rotha is roth. To say "the wheels", use the definite article na with the plural form, resulting in na Rotha.
Did you know?
- The term roth shares an ancient root with the Sanskrit word 'ratha', meaning 'chariot'. This links the Irish word to a vast family of Indo-European languages.
- Ancient Irish law texts mention the value of carts and their rotha as a way to determine a person's social status or wealth.
- The plural form rotha is also the name of a specific townland in County Galway.
Examples in context
- Bhí na rothaí ar an gcarr an-deas.The wheels on the car were very nice.
- Níl ach trí rothar ar mo charr.My car only has three wheels.
- Tá rothaí ar an gcarr.There are wheels on the car.
Example conversation
Cian and Niamh are looking at a bicycle.
- CianSeo bike go hálainn, a Niamh.This is a beautiful bike, Niamh.
- NiamhAch féach ar na rotha.But look at the wheels.
- CianAn bhfuil siad salach?Are they dirty?
- NiamhTá, caithfimid iad a ghlanadh.Yes, we must clean them.
