HeyRuaHow to say “preliminary work” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhobair
- English:
- preliminary work
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-ob-ir” /ˈɾʲeːwˌobˠəɾʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- réamhoibre, na réamhoibre (e.g. le linn na réamhoibre, during the preliminary work)
What does “réamhobair” mean?
- preliminary work
- Work done in advance to prepare for a larger task or project.Also: groundwork, preparatory work, spadework, preparation.
“Réamhobair” with the article
Here is réamhobair after the article (an t-alt).
an réamhobair
the preliminary work
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“Réamhobair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhobair, the Irish word for preliminary work.
Rinne siad an réamhobair go léir an tseachtain seo caite.
They did all the groundwork last week.
Tá réamhobair le déanamh sula dtosóimid.
There is preparatory work to do before we start.
Thóg an réamhobair níos mó ama ná mar a cheapamar.
The preliminary work took longer than we thought.
Bhí mé ag plé le cuid den réamhobair.
I was dealing with some of the groundwork.
Íocadh as costas na réamhoibre.
The cost of the preliminary work was paid.
Gan réamhobair mhaith, theipfeadh ar an tionscadal.
Without good groundwork, the project would fail.
Is í an réamhobair an chuid is deacra.
The preparatory work is the hardest part.
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Preliminary work in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for preliminary work?
The Irish for preliminary work is réamhobair (pronounced “RAYV-ob-ir”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce réamhobair in Irish?
Réamhobair is said like “RAYV-ob-ir” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːwˌobˠəɾʲ/).
Does réamhobair have a plural?
No plural form is given for réamhobair in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is réamhobair formed?
It combines the prefix réamh- 'pre-, before' with obair 'work', and declines like obair: genitive réamhoibre.
