HeyRuaHow to say “prearrangement” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhshocrú
- English:
- prearrangement, default setting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- réamhshocraigh, to prearrange (ag réamhshocrú, prearranging)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-hok-roo” /ˈɾʲeːvˌhɔkɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- réamhshocruithe (prearrangements)
- Genitive singular:
- réamhshocraithe, an réamhshocraithe (e.g. téarmaí an réamhshocraithe, the terms of the prearrangement)
- Genitive plural:
- réamhshocruithe, na réamhshocruithe (e.g. liosta na réamhshocruithe, the list of prearrangements)
What does “réamhshocrú” mean?
“Réamhshocrú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- prearrangement
- An arrangement made in advance; the verbal noun of réamhshocraigh, to prearrange.Also: advance arrangement, arranging in advance, predetermination.
1 other meaning: default setting
- 2default setting
- A setting that a device or computer program uses automatically unless you change it.Also: default, preset, presetting.
“Réamhshocrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, réamhshocrú means prearranging: it is the verbal noun of the verb réamhshocraigh (to prearrange). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Réamhshocrú” with the article
The plural of prearrangement in Irish is réamhshocruithe. Here is réamhshocrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réamhshocrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhshocrú, the Irish word for prearrangement.
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Prearrangement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prearrangement?
The Irish for prearrangement is réamhshocrú (pronounced “RAYV-hok-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhshocruithe. Depending on context it can also mean default setting.
How do you pronounce réamhshocrú in Irish?
Réamhshocrú is said like “RAYV-hok-roo” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌhɔkɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of prearrangement in Irish?
The plural of réamhshocrú is réamhshocruithe; with the article, na réamhshocruithe means “the prearrangements”. The genitive plural is réamhshocruithe, as in liosta na réamhshocruithe (the list of prearrangements).
Does réamhshocrú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réamhshocrú can mean prearrangement or default setting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is réamhshocrú related to socrú?
Réamhshocrú is socrú, an arrangement or setting, with the prefix réamh-, meaning beforehand, so it means an arrangement made in advance or a default setting.
