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Prefabrication in Irish (Réamhdhéanamh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for prefabrication is réamhdhéanamh, a masculine noun. Ag réamhdhéanamh is prefabricating, from the verb réamhdhéan.
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How to say “prefabrication” in Irish

Irish:
réamhdhéanamh
English:
prefabrication
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:
réamhdhéan, to prefabricate (ag réamhdhéanamh, prefabricating)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RAYV-yay-nuv”  /ˈɾʲeːvˌjeːnˠəw/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
réamhdhéanaimh, an réamhdhéanaimh (e.g. próiseas an réamhdhéanaimh, the prefabrication process)

What does “réamhdhéanamh” mean?

prefabrication
The making of parts of a building or structure in advance, usually in a factory, so they can be assembled on site; verbal noun of réamhdhéan.Also: prefabricating, prefab construction, making in advance.

“Réamhdhéanamh” as a verbal noun

After ag, réamhdhéanamh means prefabricating: it is the verbal noun of the verb réamhdhéan (to prefabricate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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ag réamhdhéanamhprefabricating

“Réamhdhéanamh” with the article

Here is réamhdhéanamh after the article (an t-alt).

an réamhdhéanamh
the prefabrication
No change after an

“Réamhdhéanamh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamhdhéanamh, the Irish word for prefabrication.

Úsáidtear réamhdhéanamh go minic i dtógáil tithe.
Prefabrication is often used in building houses.
Sábhálann an réamhdhéanamh a lán ama ar an láthair.
Prefabrication saves a lot of time on site.
Bhí costas an réamhdhéanaimh níos ísle ná mar a ceapadh.
The cost of prefabrication was lower than expected.
Tá suim mhór aici i réamhdhéanamh foirgneamh.
She is very interested in the prefabrication of buildings.
Rinneadh an réamhdhéanamh i monarcha i nGaillimh.
The prefabrication was done in a factory in Galway.
Is é an réamhdhéanamh an modh is saoire.
Prefabrication is the cheapest method.
Tá buntáistí agus míbhuntáistí ag baint le réamhdhéanamh.
Prefabrication has advantages and disadvantages.

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Prefabrication in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for prefabrication?

The Irish for prefabrication is réamhdhéanamh (pronounced “RAYV-yay-nuv”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce réamhdhéanamh in Irish?

Réamhdhéanamh is said like “RAYV-yay-nuv” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌjeːnˠəw/).

Does réamhdhéanamh have a plural?

No plural form is given for réamhdhéanamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How do I say a prefabricated house in Irish?

Use the adjective réamhdhéanta: teach réamhdhéanta, meaning a prefab house.

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