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rua

red

AdjectiveB2/ɾˠuə/

"rua" means "red" in Irish (adjective). Pronounced /ɾˠuə/.

"rua" in context

Níl pingin rua agam.

I don't have a red ha'penny (

B1

Tá cluiche peile idir An Spidéal agus An Cheathrú Rua ar siúl ar an bpáirc.

There is a football match between An Spidéal and An Cheathrú Rua on at the park.

B1

An bhfuil aon chúirt leadóige anseo ar an gCeathrú Rua?

Is there a tennis court here in An Cheathrú Rua?

B1

Tá sé ag déanamh cúrsa ar an gCeathrú Rua faoi láthair.

He is doing a course in An Cheathrú Rua at present.

A2

Tá sé ceithre mhíle ón gCeathrú Rua go Ros an Mhíl.

It is four miles from An Cheathrú Rua to Ros an Mhíl.

B2

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