Preconception in Irish (Réamhthuairim): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for preconception?

The Irish for preconception is réamhthuairim (pronounced “RAYV-hoor-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réamhthuairimí. Depending on context it can also mean forecast.

Q: What is the plural of preconception in Irish?

The plural of réamhthuairim is réamhthuairimí; with the article, na réamhthuairimí means “the preconceptions”. The genitive plural is réamhthuairimí, as in tionchar na réamhthuairimí (the influence of the preconceptions).

Q: Does réamhthuairim have more than one meaning?

Yes. Réamhthuairim can mean preconception or forecast, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “preconception” in Irish

Irish:: réamhthuairim
English:: preconception, forecast
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “RAYV-hoor-im” /ˈɾʲeːvˌhuəɾʲəmʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: réamhthuairimí (preconceptions)
Genitive singular:: réamhthuairime, na réamhthuairime (e.g. bunús na réamhthuairime, the basis of the preconception)
Genitive plural:: réamhthuairimí, na réamhthuairimí (e.g. tionchar na réamhthuairimí, the influence of the preconceptions)

What does “réamhthuairim” mean?

“Réamhthuairim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

preconception: An opinion or idea formed in advance, before having full knowledge or experience of something.Also: preconceived idea, prejudgement, preconceived notion.

1 other meaning: forecast

2forecast: An opinion given beforehand about what will happen; a prediction or estimate.Also: prediction, advance opinion.

“Réamhthuairim” with the article

The plural of preconception in Irish is réamhthuairimí. Here is réamhthuairim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réamhthuairim

the preconception

No change after an

na réamhthuairimí

the preconceptions

Plural: no change after na

“Réamhthuairim” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamhthuairim, the Irish word for preconception.

Bhí réamhthuairim agam faoin áit sular tháinig mé.

I had a preconceived idea about the place before I came.

Ní raibh an réamhthuairim sin ceart ar chor ar bith.

That preconception wasn't right at all.

Caithfimid ár réamhthuairimí a chur i leataobh.

We have to put our preconceptions aside.

D'athraigh mo réamhthuairim nuair a bhuail mé leis.

My preconception changed when I met him.

Tá a lán réamhthuairimí ag daoine faoin nGaeilge.

People have a lot of preconceptions about Irish.

Níl aon bhunús leis an réamhthuairim seo.

There is no basis for this preconception.

Chuaigh sé isteach sa chruinniú gan réamhthuairim ar bith.

He went into the meeting without any preconceptions.

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Preconception in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for preconception?

The Irish for preconception is réamhthuairim (pronounced “RAYV-hoor-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réamhthuairimí. Depending on context it can also mean forecast.

How do you pronounce réamhthuairim in Irish?

Réamhthuairim is said like “RAYV-hoor-im” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌhuəɾʲəmʲ/).

What is the plural of preconception in Irish?

The plural of réamhthuairim is réamhthuairimí; with the article, na réamhthuairimí means “the preconceptions”. The genitive plural is réamhthuairimí, as in tionchar na réamhthuairimí (the influence of the preconceptions).

Does réamhthuairim have more than one meaning?

Yes. Réamhthuairim can mean preconception or forecast, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between réamhthuairim and claontuairim?

Réamhthuairim is any opinion formed in advance, while claontuairim specifically means a biased or prejudiced opinion.

Preconception in Irish (Réamhthuairim): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage