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Pre-order in Irish (Réamhordú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘réamhordú’ also means: preordination

The Irish for pre-order is réamhordú, a masculine noun.
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How to say “pre-order” in Irish

Irish:
réamhordú
English:
pre-order, preordination
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RAYV-or-doo”  /ˈɾʲeːvˌoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
réamhordaithe, an réamhordaithe (e.g. praghas an réamhordaithe, the pre-order price)

What does “réamhordú” mean?

“Réamhordú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

pre-order
An order placed for a product before it is available or released; also the verbal noun of réamhordaigh, the act of ordering in advance.Also: advance order, preordering, ordering in advance.
1 other meaning: preordination
2preordination
In religious or philosophical use, the arranging or decreeing of something in advance, as by God.Also: foreordaining, predestination.

“Réamhordú” with the article

Here is réamhordú after the article (an t-alt).

an réamhordú
the pre-order
No change after an

“Réamhordú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamhordú, the Irish word for pre-order.

Tá réamhordú ar fáil anois don leabhar nua.
Pre-ordering is now available for the new book.
Rinne mé réamhordú ar an gcluiche inné.
I pre-ordered the game yesterday.
Cuireadh an réamhordú ar ceal gan rabhadh.
The pre-order was cancelled without warning.
Fuair mé lascaine mar gheall ar mo réamhordú.
I got a discount because of my pre-order.
Tá costas an réamhordaithe níos ísle.
The cost of the pre-order is lower.
Bhí an t-albam san áireamh i réamhordú an tsiopa.
The album was included in the shop's pre-order.
Ní gá íoc go fóill le réamhordú.
You don't need to pay yet with a pre-order.

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Pre-order in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pre-order?

The Irish for pre-order is réamhordú (pronounced “RAYV-or-doo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean preordination.

How do you pronounce réamhordú in Irish?

Réamhordú is said like “RAYV-or-doo” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/).

Does réamhordú have a plural?

No plural form is given for réamhordú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does réamhordú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Réamhordú can mean pre-order or preordination, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is réamhordú different from áirithint?

Réamhordú is ordering a product in advance, while áirithint is a booking or reservation, for example of a table or a room.

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