HeyRuaHow to say “premeditation” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhsmaoineamh
- English:
- premeditation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-smwee-nyuv” /ˈɾʲeːvˌsˠmˠiːnʲəw/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- réamhsmaoinimh, an réamhsmaoinimh (e.g. gan aon chomhartha réamhsmaoinimh, without any sign of premeditation)
What does “réamhsmaoineamh” mean?
- premeditation
- Thinking about or planning something beforehand, especially a deliberate act; the verbal noun of 'réamhsmaoinigh' (premeditate).Also: forethought, prior thought, thinking beforehand.
“Réamhsmaoineamh” with the article
Here is réamhsmaoineamh after the article (an t-alt).
an réamhsmaoineamh
the premeditation
No change after an
“Réamhsmaoineamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhsmaoineamh, the Irish word for premeditation.
Rinneadh an dúnmharú le réamhsmaoineamh.
The murder was committed with premeditation.
Ní raibh aon réamhsmaoineamh ag baint leis.
There was no premeditation involved in it.
Dúirt an breitheamh go raibh réamhsmaoineamh soiléir ann.
The judge said there was clear premeditation.
Theastaigh fianaise réamhsmaoinimh ón ionchúiseamh.
The prosecution needed evidence of premeditation.
Is beag réamhsmaoineamh a rinne sé roimh ré.
He gave it little forethought beforehand.
Bhí an réamhsmaoineamh le feiceáil sa phlean.
The forethought was visible in the plan.
Shéan sé gur tharla aon réamhsmaoineamh.
He denied that there was any premeditation.
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Premeditation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for premeditation?
The Irish for premeditation is réamhsmaoineamh (pronounced “RAYV-smwee-nyuv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce réamhsmaoineamh in Irish?
Réamhsmaoineamh is said like “RAYV-smwee-nyuv” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌsˠmˠiːnʲəw/).
Does réamhsmaoineamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for réamhsmaoineamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'réamhsmaoineamh' different from 'smaoineamh'?
'Smaoineamh' is any thought or thinking, while 'réamhsmaoineamh' adds 'réamh-' (pre-, fore-) and means thinking something out in advance, often in a legal sense.
