HeyRuaHow to say “legislation” in Irish
- Irish:
- reachtóireacht
- English:
- legislation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAKH-toh-ir-ukht” /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- reachtóireachta, na reachtóireachta (e.g. próiseas na reachtóireachta, the legislative process)
What does “reachtóireacht” mean?
- legislation
- The process or work of making laws, especially by a parliament.Also: lawmaking, law-making, enactment of laws.
“Reachtóireacht” with the article
Here is reachtóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an reachtóireacht
the legislation
No change after an
“Reachtóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reachtóireacht, the Irish word for legislation.
Is í an Dáil atá freagrach as reachtóireacht.
The Dáil is responsible for lawmaking.
Tógann an reachtóireacht a lán ama.
Lawmaking takes a lot of time.
Bhí sé páirteach i bpróiseas na reachtóireachta.
He was involved in the legislative process.
Tá suim mhór agam sa reachtóireacht.
I have a great interest in lawmaking.
Is cuid thábhachtach den daonlathas í an reachtóireacht.
Lawmaking is an important part of democracy.
Chaith an rialtas bliain ag plé reachtóireachta nua.
The government spent a year discussing new legislation.
Ní bhaineann reachtóireacht leis na cúirteanna.
Lawmaking is not the job of the courts.
Other nouns in Irish
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Legislation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for legislation?
The Irish for legislation is reachtóireacht (pronounced “RAKH-toh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce reachtóireacht in Irish?
Reachtóireacht is said like “RAKH-toh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does reachtóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for reachtóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between reachtóireacht and reachtaíocht?
Both refer to lawmaking, but reachtaíocht is the more common word today, often also meaning the body of laws passed, while reachtóireacht stresses the activity of the reachtóir, the legislator.
