HeyRuaHow to say “preliminary examination” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhscrúdú
- English:
- preliminary examination, mock exam
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-skroo-doo” /ˈɾʲeːvˌsˠkɾˠuːd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- réamhscrúduithe (preliminary examinations)
- Genitive singular:
- réamhscrúdaithe, an réamhscrúdaithe (e.g. torthaí an réamhscrúdaithe, the results of the preliminary examination)
- Genitive plural:
- réamhscrúduithe, na réamhscrúduithe (e.g. torthaí na réamhscrúduithe, the results of the preliminary examinations)
What does “réamhscrúdú” mean?
“Réamhscrúdú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- preliminary examination
- An examination or inspection carried out beforehand, before the main or final one.Also: pre-examination, preliminary inspection, pre-screening.
1 other meaning: mock exam
- 2mock exam
- A practice examination that students sit before the real state exam.Also: mock, trial exam, practice exam.
“Réamhscrúdú” with the article
The plural of preliminary examination in Irish is réamhscrúduithe. Here is réamhscrúdú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réamhscrúdú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhscrúdú, the Irish word for preliminary examination.
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Preliminary examination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for preliminary examination?
The Irish for preliminary examination is réamhscrúdú (pronounced “RAYV-skroo-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhscrúduithe. Depending on context it can also mean mock exam.
How do you pronounce réamhscrúdú in Irish?
Réamhscrúdú is said like “RAYV-skroo-doo” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌsˠkɾˠuːd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of preliminary examination in Irish?
The plural of réamhscrúdú is réamhscrúduithe; with the article, na réamhscrúduithe means “the preliminary examinations”. The genitive plural is réamhscrúduithe, as in torthaí na réamhscrúduithe (the results of the preliminary examinations).
Does réamhscrúdú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réamhscrúdú can mean preliminary examination or mock exam, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'réamhscrúdú' and 'scrúdú'?
'Scrúdú' is any examination, while 'réamhscrúdú' adds the prefix 'réamh-' (pre-) for an examination held beforehand, such as the mocks before the Leaving Certificate.
