HeyRuaHow to say “predecessor” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhtheachtaí
- English:
- predecessor, antecedent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-hyakh-tee” /ˈreːwˌhʲaxt̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- réamhtheachtaithe (predecessors)
- Genitive singular:
- réamhtheachtaí, an réamhtheachtaí (e.g. obair an réamhtheachtaí, the work of the predecessor)
- Genitive plural:
- réamhtheachtaithe, na réamhtheachtaithe (e.g. oidhreacht na réamhtheachtaithe, the legacy of the predecessors)
What does “réamhtheachtaí” mean?
“Réamhtheachtaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- predecessor
- A person who held a position or office before someone else.Also: forerunner, precursor.
1 other meaning: antecedent
- 2antecedent
- In grammar, the word or phrase that a later pronoun or relative clause refers back to.Also: grammatical antecedent.
“Réamhtheachtaí” with the article
The plural of predecessor in Irish is réamhtheachtaithe. Here is réamhtheachtaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réamhtheachtaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhtheachtaí, the Irish word for predecessor.
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Predecessor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for predecessor?
The Irish for predecessor is réamhtheachtaí (pronounced “RAYV-hyakh-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhtheachtaithe. Depending on context it can also mean antecedent.
How do you pronounce réamhtheachtaí in Irish?
Réamhtheachtaí is said like “RAYV-hyakh-tee” (IPA /ˈreːwˌhʲaxt̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of predecessor in Irish?
The plural of réamhtheachtaí is réamhtheachtaithe; with the article, na réamhtheachtaithe means “the predecessors”. The genitive plural is réamhtheachtaithe, as in oidhreacht na réamhtheachtaithe (the legacy of the predecessors).
Does réamhtheachtaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réamhtheachtaí can mean predecessor or antecedent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of réamhtheachtaí?
The person who comes after you in a post is your comharba, successor, while réamhtheachtaí is the one who came before.
