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Forecast in Irish (Réamhaisnéis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for forecast is réamhaisnéis, a feminine noun.
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How to say “forecast” in Irish

Irish:
réamhaisnéis
English:
forecast
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:
“RAYV-ash-naysh”  /ˈrʲeːvˌaʃnʲeːʃ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
réamhaisnéise, na réamhaisnéise (e.g. léitheoir na réamhaisnéise, the reader of the forecast)

What does “réamhaisnéis” mean?

forecast
A statement of what is expected to happen, especially about the weather.Also: prediction, forecasting, weather forecast.

“Réamhaisnéis” with the article

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

an réamhaisnéis
the forecast
No change after an

“Réamhaisnéis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamhaisnéis, the Irish word for forecast.

Cad a deir an réamhaisnéis don lá amárach?
What does the forecast say for tomorrow?
Bhí an réamhaisnéis mícheart arís inniu.
The forecast was wrong again today.
D'éist mé le réamhaisnéis na haimsire ar an raidió.
I listened to the weather forecast on the radio.
De réir na réamhaisnéise beidh sé fliuch.
According to the forecast it will be wet.
Tá báisteach throm sa réamhaisnéis don deireadh seachtaine.
Heavy rain is in the forecast for the weekend.
Ní chreidim i réamhaisnéis ar bith faoin aimsir.
I don't believe any weather forecast.
Féach ar an réamhaisnéis sula dtéann tú amach ar an bhfarraige.
Check the forecast before you go out to sea.

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Forecast in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for forecast?

The Irish for forecast is réamhaisnéis (pronounced “RAYV-ash-naysh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce réamhaisnéis in Irish?

Réamhaisnéis is said like “RAYV-ash-naysh” (IPA /ˈrʲeːvˌaʃnʲeːʃ/).

Does réamhaisnéis have a plural?

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

What is the difference between 'réamhaisnéis' and 'tuar'?

'Réamhaisnéis' is the usual word for a forecast, especially the weather, while 'tuar' means an omen or a prediction in a more general sense.

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