Demand in Irish (Ráchairt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for demand?

The Irish for demand is ráchairt (pronounced “RAW-khirt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean resort.

Q: Does ráchairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ráchairt can mean demand or resort, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “demand” in Irish

Irish:: ráchairt
English:: demand, resort
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “RAW-khirt” /ˈɾˠaːxəɾʲtʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ráchairte, na ráchairte (e.g. méadú na ráchairte, the increase in demand)

What does “ráchairt” mean?

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

demand: A strong call or demand for something, such as goods or a person's services; also a rush or run on something.Also: run, rush, great demand, popularity.

1 other meaning: resort

2resort: Frequent visiting or crowding of people to a place; a great attendance.Also: attendance, crowding, flocking.

Other Irish words for demand: éiligh (demand)

“Ráchairt” with the article

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

an ráchairt

the demand

No change after an

“Ráchairt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ráchairt, the Irish word for demand.

Tá ráchairt mhór ar thicéid don cheolchoirm.

There is great demand for tickets for the concert.

Bhí an ráchairt ar an leabhar thar na bearta.

The demand for the book was enormous.

Níl aon ráchairt ar an seanstíl sin anois.

There is no demand for that old style now.

Tháinig méadú ar an ráchairt ar thithe sa chathair.

Demand for houses in the city increased.

Rinne na siopaí airgead mór de bharr na ráchairte.

The shops made a lot of money because of the demand.

Bhí ráchairt ar an amhránaí sin i ngach áit.

That singer was in demand everywhere.

Thit an ráchairt ar ola le gairid.

The demand for oil has fallen recently.

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Demand in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for demand?

The Irish for demand is ráchairt (pronounced “RAW-khirt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean resort.

How do you pronounce ráchairt in Irish?

Ráchairt is said like “RAW-khirt” (IPA /ˈɾˠaːxəɾʲtʲ/).

Does ráchairt have a plural?

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

Does ráchairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ráchairt can mean demand or resort, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'ráchairt' and 'éileamh'?

Both mean demand; 'éileamh' is the general and economic term, while 'ráchairt ar' suggests a lively run or popularity, as in 'tá ráchairt ar an leabhar'.

Which preposition follows 'ráchairt'?

Use 'ar': 'ráchairt ar earraí' means demand for goods.

Demand in Irish (Ráchairt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage