HeyRuaHow to say “narration” in Irish
- Irish:
- reacaireacht
- English:
- narration, recitation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAK-ir-ukht” /ˈɾˠakəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- reacaireachta, na reacaireachta (e.g. stíl reacaireachta, style of narration)
What does “reacaireacht” mean?
“Reacaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- narration
- The act of telling a story or giving an account aloud, as a narrator does.Also: narrating, storytelling, telling.
1 other meaning: recitation
- 2recitation
- The act of reciting or declaiming verse or a text aloud, especially in performance.Also: reciting, declamation, declaiming, performance.
Other Irish words for narration: scéalaíocht (storytelling), aithris (recitation)
“Reacaireacht” with the article
Here is reacaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Reacaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reacaireacht, the Irish word for narration.
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Narration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for narration?
The Irish for narration is reacaireacht (pronounced “RAK-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean recitation.
How do you pronounce reacaireacht in Irish?
Reacaireacht is said like “RAK-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠakəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does reacaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for reacaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does reacaireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Reacaireacht can mean narration or recitation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is reacaireacht related to reacaire?
A reacaire is a narrator or reciter, and reacaireacht is what that person does: narrating or reciting.
Is reacaireacht the same as scéalaíocht?
Scéalaíocht is specifically storytelling, while reacaireacht covers narration and also reciting verse or a text aloud.
