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Precondition in Irish (Réamhchoinníoll): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for precondition is réamhchoinníoll, a masculine noun (plural réamhchoinníollacha).
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How to say “precondition” in Irish

Irish:
réamhchoinníoll
English:
precondition
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RAYV-khun-yeel”  /ˈɾʲeːw̃ˌxɪnʲiːl̪ˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
réamhchoinníollacha (preconditions)
Genitive singular:
réamhchoinníll, an réamhchoinníll (e.g. comhlíonadh an réamhchoinníll, fulfilment of the precondition)
Genitive plural:
réamhchoinníollacha, na réamhchoinníollacha (e.g. liosta na réamhchoinníollacha, the list of the preconditions)

What does “réamhchoinníoll” mean?

precondition
A condition that must be met before something else can happen or be done.Also: prerequisite, condition precedent.

“Réamhchoinníoll” with the article

The plural of precondition in Irish is réamhchoinníollacha. Here is réamhchoinníoll after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réamhchoinníoll
the precondition
No change after an
na réamhchoinníollacha
the preconditions
Plural: no change after na

“Réamhchoinníoll” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamhchoinníoll, the Irish word for precondition.

Is réamhchoinníoll é sin don chomhaontú.
That is a precondition for the agreement.
Níor comhlíonadh an réamhchoinníoll fós.
The precondition has not been met yet.
Tá réamhchoinníollacha áirithe ag baint leis an deontas.
There are certain preconditions attached to the grant.
Leag siad síos réamhchoinníollacha roimh na cainteanna.
They laid down preconditions before the talks.
Ní féidir glacadh leis gan an réamhchoinníoll sin.
It cannot be accepted without that precondition.
Cén réamhchoinníoll atá i gceist anseo?
What precondition is involved here?
Is é an Ghaeilge an príomhréamhchoinníoll don phost.
Irish is the main prerequisite for the job.

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Precondition in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for precondition?

The Irish for precondition is réamhchoinníoll (pronounced “RAYV-khun-yeel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhchoinníollacha.

How do you pronounce réamhchoinníoll in Irish?

Réamhchoinníoll is said like “RAYV-khun-yeel” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːw̃ˌxɪnʲiːl̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of precondition in Irish?

The plural of réamhchoinníoll is réamhchoinníollacha; with the article, na réamhchoinníollacha means “the preconditions”. The genitive plural is réamhchoinníollacha, as in liosta na réamhchoinníollacha (the list of the preconditions).

How does 'réamhchoinníoll' differ from 'coinníoll'?

'Coinníoll' is any condition, while 'réamhchoinníoll' is one that must be satisfied beforehand, built with the prefix 'réamh-' meaning 'pre-'.

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