HeyRuaHow to say “object” in Irish
- Irish:
- réad
- English:
- object, thing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rayd” /ɾˠeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- réada (objects)
- Genitive singular:
- réada, an réada (e.g. cruth an réada, the shape of the object)
- Genitive plural:
- réad, na réad (e.g. cruthanna na réad, the shapes of the objects)
What does “réad” mean?
“Réad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- object
- A physical thing that can be seen or touched.Also: thing, article, item.
“Réad” with the article
The plural of object in Irish is réada. Here is réad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réad, the Irish word for object.
Other nouns in Irish
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Object in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for object?
The Irish for object is réad (pronounced “rayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réada. Depending on context it can also mean thing.
How do you pronounce réad in Irish?
Réad is said like “rayd” (IPA /ɾˠeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of object in Irish?
The plural of réad is réada; with the article, na réada means “the objects”. The genitive plural is réad, as in cruthanna na réad (the shapes of the objects).
Does réad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réad can mean object or thing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'réad' and 'rud'?
'Rud' is the everyday word for a thing, while 'réad' is more formal and usually means a physical object, as in 'réad luachmhar' (a valuable object).
