HeyRuaHow to say “legislation” in Irish
- Irish:
- reachtú
- English:
- legislation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- reachtaigh, to legislate (ag reachtú, legislating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAKH-too” /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- reachtaithe, an reachtaithe (e.g. próiseas an reachtaithe, the process of legislation)
What does “reachtú” mean?
- legislation
- The act of making laws; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'reachtaigh' (legislate).Also: legislating, enactment, law-making.
“Reachtú” as a verbal noun
After ag, reachtú means legislating: it is the verbal noun of the verb reachtaigh (to legislate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
agat
+reachtúverbal noun
=ag reachtúlegislating
“Reachtú” with the article
Here is reachtú after the article (an t-alt).
an reachtú
the legislation
No change after an
“Reachtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reachtú, the Irish word for legislation.
Tá reachtú ag teastáil chun an fhadhb a réiteach.
Legislation is needed to solve the problem.
Is é an tOireachtas atá freagrach as reachtú.
The Oireachtas is responsible for legislating.
Tógann an reachtú tamall fada uaireanta.
Law-making sometimes takes a long time.
Bhí sé páirteach i bpróiseas an reachtaithe.
He was involved in the legislative process.
Thosaigh an rialtas ar reachtú nua a dhréachtú.
The government began drafting new legislation.
Labhair an t-aire faoi chumhacht an reachtaithe.
The minister spoke about the power of legislation.
Ní féidir é a athrú gan reachtú.
It cannot be changed without legislation.
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 reachtú (pronounced “RAKH-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce reachtú in Irish?
Reachtú is said like “RAKH-too” (IPA /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠuː/).
Does reachtú have a plural?
No plural form is given for reachtú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'reachtú' and 'reachtaíocht'?
'Reachtaíocht' is the usual word for legislation as a body of laws, while 'reachtú' stresses the act of enacting or legislating, as the verbal noun of 'reachtaigh'.
