HeyRuaHow to say “precaution” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamh-aire
- English:
- precaution
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-ar-yuh” /ˈɾʲeːvˌaɾʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- réamh-aire, na réamh-aire (e.g. easpa réamh-aire, lack of precaution)
What does “réamh-aire” mean?
- precaution
- Care or attention taken in advance to prevent something bad from happening.Also: forethought, foresight, advance care.
“Réamh-aire” with the article
Here is réamh-aire after the article (an t-alt).
an réamh-aire
the precaution
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“Réamh-aire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamh-aire, the Irish word for precaution.
Ba chóir réamh-aire a ghlacadh roimh an stoirm.
Precautions should be taken before the storm.
Ghlac siad gach réamh-aire a bhí ar fáil.
They took every precaution available.
Ní raibh aon réamh-aire déanta acu.
They had taken no precautions at all.
Tharla an timpiste de bharr easpa réamh-aire.
The accident happened through lack of precaution.
Is maith an rud an réamh-aire i gcónaí.
Precaution is always a good thing.
Rinne mé é mar réamh-aire amháin.
I did it just as a precaution.
Tá an réamh-aire sin riachtanach ar an láthair oibre.
That precaution is essential on the work site.
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Precaution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for precaution?
The Irish for precaution is réamh-aire (pronounced “RAYV-ar-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce réamh-aire in Irish?
Réamh-aire is said like “RAYV-ar-yuh” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌaɾʲə/).
Does réamh-aire have a plural?
No plural form is given for réamh-aire in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'réamh-aire' related to 'aire'?
'Aire' means care or attention, and the prefix 'réamh-' means 'pre-' or 'before', so 'réamh-aire' is care taken beforehand. Note that 'aire' meaning a government minister is a different, masculine word.
