HeyRuaHow to say “clearing” in Irish
- Irish:
- imréiteach
- English:
- clearing, clearance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-ray-tyakh” /ˈɪmʲˌɾʲeːtʲəx/
- Plural:
- imréitigh
- Genitive singular:
- imréitigh, an imréitigh (e.g. teach imréitigh, clearing house)
- Genitive plural:
- imréiteach, na n-imréiteach (e.g. obair na n-imréiteach, the work of the clearances)
What does “imréiteach” mean?
“Imréiteach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- clearing
- In banking, the process of settling cheques and payments between banks.Also: bank clearing, cheque clearing, settlement.
1 other meaning: clearance
- 2clearance
- The act of clearing or settling something so that it can proceed, such as goods or payments.Also: clearing up, settling.
“Imréiteach” with the article
The plural of clearing in Irish is imréitigh. Here is imréiteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Imréiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imréiteach, the Irish word for clearing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Clearing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clearing?
The Irish for clearing is imréiteach (pronounced “IM-ray-tyakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imréitigh. Depending on context it can also mean clearance.
How do you pronounce imréiteach in Irish?
Imréiteach is said like “IM-ray-tyakh” (IPA /ˈɪmʲˌɾʲeːtʲəx/).
What is the plural of clearing in Irish?
The plural of imréiteach is imréitigh; with the article, it is na himréitigh. The genitive plural is imréiteach, as in obair na n-imréiteach (the work of the clearances).
Does imréiteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imréiteach can mean clearing or clearance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does imréiteach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imréiteach (the clearing), a himréiteach (her clearing), a n-imréiteach (their clearing).
Is 'imréiteach' the same as 'réiteach'?
No. 'Réiteach' means a solution or settlement in general, while 'imréiteach' is mainly the technical word for clearing, as in 'teach imréitigh' (clearing house).
