HeyRuaHow to say “introduction” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhrá
- English:
- introduction, preamble
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-raw” /ˈɾʲeːvˌɾˠɑː/
- Plural:
- réamhráite (introductions)
- Genitive singular:
- réamhrá, an réamhrá (e.g. údar an réamhrá, the author of the introduction)
- Genitive plural:
- réamhráite, na réamhráite (e.g. fad na réamhráite, the length of the introductions)
What does “réamhrá” mean?
“Réamhrá” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- introduction
- The opening section of a book, article or speech that introduces the subject.Also: preface, foreword, prologue.
1 other meaning: preamble
- 2preamble
- An introductory statement at the start of a formal document such as a constitution or statute.Also: preliminary statement.
“Réamhrá” with the article
The plural of introduction in Irish is réamhráite. Here is réamhrá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réamhrá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhrá, the Irish word for introduction.
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Introduction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for introduction?
The Irish for introduction is réamhrá (pronounced “RAYV-raw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhráite. Depending on context it can also mean preamble.
How do you pronounce réamhrá in Irish?
Réamhrá is said like “RAYV-raw” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌɾˠɑː/).
What is the plural of introduction in Irish?
The plural of réamhrá is réamhráite; with the article, na réamhráite means “the introductions”. The genitive plural is réamhráite, as in fad na réamhráite (the length of the introductions).
Does réamhrá have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réamhrá can mean introduction or preamble, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between réamhrá and brollach?
Both can mean a preface: réamhrá is the usual word for an introduction or foreword, while brollach is a more literary term for a preface or prologue.
How do I say 'without preamble' in Irish?
You can say gan réamhrá ar bith, for example Thosaigh sé gan réamhrá ar bith, 'He began without any preamble'.
