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Pre-purchase in Irish (Réamhcheannach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

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

Irish:
réamhcheannach
English:
pre-purchase
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RAYV-khyan-ukh”  /ˈreːvˌçan̪ˠəx/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
réamhcheannaigh, an réamhcheannaigh (e.g. téarmaí an réamhcheannaigh, the terms of the pre-purchase)

What does “réamhcheannach” mean?

pre-purchase
The act of buying something in advance, before it is needed or before it is generally available.Also: advance purchase, buying in advance, pre-order, forestalling.

“Réamhcheannach” with the article

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

an réamhcheannach
the pre-purchase
No change after an

“Réamhcheannach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamhcheannach, the Irish word for pre-purchase.

Tá lascaine ar fáil le réamhcheannach.
A discount is available with advance purchase.
Is gá réamhcheannach a dhéanamh ar na ticéid.
The tickets must be bought in advance.
Bhí an réamhcheannach níos saoire ná mar a bhí súil agam.
Buying in advance was cheaper than I expected.
Seo iad coinníollacha an réamhcheannaigh.
These are the terms of the advance purchase.
Ní féidir airgead a fháil ar ais i gcás réamhcheannaigh.
Money cannot be refunded in the case of an advance purchase.
Mholamar réamhcheannach do na custaiméirí go léir.
We recommended buying in advance to all customers.
Shábháil an réamhcheannach go leor airgid dúinn.
Buying in advance saved us a lot of money.

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Pre-purchase in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pre-purchase?

The Irish for pre-purchase is réamhcheannach (pronounced “RAYV-khyan-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce réamhcheannach in Irish?

Réamhcheannach is said like “RAYV-khyan-ukh” (IPA /ˈreːvˌçan̪ˠəx/).

Does réamhcheannach have a plural?

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

How is 'réamhcheannach' formed?

It is the prefix 'réamh-' (pre-, before) added to 'ceannach' (buying), with lenition of the c, giving 'réamhcheannach'.

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