HeyRuaHow to say “precaution” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhchúram
- English:
- precaution
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-khoo-rum” /ˈɾʲeːw̃ˌxuːɾˠəmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- réamhchúraimí (precautions)
- Genitive singular:
- réamhchúraim, an réamhchúraim (e.g. tábhacht an réamhchúraim, the importance of the precaution)
- Genitive plural:
- réamhchúraimí, na réamhchúraimí (e.g. tábhacht na réamhchúraimí, the importance of the precautions)
What does “réamhchúram” mean?
- precaution
- Something done in advance to prevent harm or trouble.Also: safeguard, preventive measure, advance care.
“Réamhchúram” with the article
The plural of precaution in Irish is réamhchúraimí. Here is réamhchúram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an réamhchúram
the precaution
No change after an
na réamhchúraimí
the precautions
Plural: no change after na
“Réamhchúram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhchúram, the Irish word for precaution.
Ghlacamar gach réamhchúram roimh an stoirm.
We took every precaution before the storm.
Is réamhchúram ciallmhar é sin.
That is a sensible precaution.
Rinneadh é mar réamhchúram amháin.
It was done purely as a precaution.
Ní raibh an réamhchúram sin riachtanach.
That precaution was not necessary.
Tá réamhchúraimí sábháilteachta i bhfeidhm anois.
Safety precautions are now in place.
Lean na réamhchúraimí a leagadh síos.
Follow the precautions that were laid down.
Bhí tábhacht an réamhchúraim soiléir dúinn ar fad.
The importance of the precaution was clear to us all.
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Precaution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for precaution?
The Irish for precaution is réamhchúram (pronounced “RAYV-khoo-rum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhchúraimí.
How do you pronounce réamhchúram in Irish?
Réamhchúram is said like “RAYV-khoo-rum” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːw̃ˌxuːɾˠəmˠ/).
What is the plural of precaution in Irish?
The plural of réamhchúram is réamhchúraimí; with the article, na réamhchúraimí means “the precautions”. The genitive plural is réamhchúraimí, as in tábhacht na réamhchúraimí (the importance of the precautions).
How do I say 'as a precaution' in Irish?
Use 'mar réamhchúram', for example 'Dhún sé an doras mar réamhchúram'.
