HeyRuaHow to say “precautionary” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhchúramach
- English:
- precautionary, cautious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More precautionary:
- níos réamhchúramaí
- Most precautionary:
- is réamhchúramaí
- Plural:
- réamhchúramacha
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-khoo-ra-mukh” /ˈreːvˌxuːɾˠəmˠəx/
What does “réamhchúramach” mean?
“Réamhchúramach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- precautionary
- Done or taken in advance to prevent harm or danger.Also: preventive, as a precaution.
1 other meaning: cautious
- 2cautious
- Careful to think ahead and avoid risk.Also: careful, prudent, provident.
“Réamhchúramach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is réamhchúramach after beart (measure, masculine), after céim (step, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, réamhchúramacha.
More precautionary, most precautionary, very precautionary
Tá sí níos réamhchúramaí ná a deartháir. She is more cautious than her brother.
| more precautionary | níos réamhchúramaí | in the past tense: ní ba réamhchúramaí |
|---|---|---|
| most precautionary | is réamhchúramaí | in the past tense: ba réamhchúramaí |
| as precautionary as | chomh réamhchúramach le | no change after chomh |
| very precautionary | an-réamhchúramach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too precautionary | róréamhchúramach | ró- lenites |
“Réamhchúramach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Precautionary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for precautionary?
The Irish for precautionary is réamhchúramach (pronounced “RAYV-khoo-ra-mukh”). It comes after the noun: beart réamhchúramach, a precautionary measure; céim réamhchúramach, a precautionary step.
How do you say more precautionary and most precautionary in Irish?
níos réamhchúramaí is more precautionary and is réamhchúramaí is most precautionary. In the past tense they become ní ba réamhchúramaí and ba réamhchúramaí.
What is the plural of réamhchúramach?
With a plural noun réamhchúramach becomes réamhchúramacha: bearta réamhchúramacha, céimeanna réamhchúramacha.
How do you say very precautionary in Irish?
an-réamhchúramach. Too precautionary is róréamhchúramach, and as precautionary as is chomh réamhchúramach le.
Does réamhchúramach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réamhchúramach can mean precautionary or cautious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is réamhchúramach different from cúramach?
Cúramach simply means careful, while réamhchúramach adds the idea of acting in advance, as in beart réamhchúramach, a precautionary measure.
