HeyRuaHow to say “precedent” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhshampla
- English:
- precedent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-how-mpluh” /ˈɾʲeːvˌhaumˠpˠlˠə/
- Plural:
- réamhshamplaí (precedents)
- Genitive singular:
- réamhshampla, an réamhshampla (e.g. tábhacht an réamhshampla, the importance of the precedent)
- Genitive plural:
- réamhshamplaí, na réamhshamplaí (e.g. údarás na réamhshamplaí, the authority of the precedents)
What does “réamhshampla” mean?
- precedent
- An earlier action, case or decision that is used as an example or rule for later ones, especially in law.Also: legal precedent, previous example.
“Réamhshampla” with the article
The plural of precedent in Irish is réamhshamplaí. Here is réamhshampla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réamhshampla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhshampla, the Irish word for precedent.
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Precedent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for precedent?
The Irish for precedent is réamhshampla (pronounced “RAYV-how-mpluh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhshamplaí.
How do you pronounce réamhshampla in Irish?
Réamhshampla is said like “RAYV-how-mpluh” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌhaumˠpˠlˠə/).
What is the plural of precedent in Irish?
The plural of réamhshampla is réamhshamplaí; with the article, na réamhshamplaí means “the precedents”. The genitive plural is réamhshamplaí, as in údarás na réamhshamplaí (the authority of the precedents).
How is 'réamhshampla' different from 'sampla'?
'Sampla' is any example or sample, while 'réamhshampla' is a precedent, an earlier case that guides later decisions, as in 'réamhshampla a leagan síos' (to set a precedent).
