HeyRuaHow to say “premeditation” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhbheartú
- English:
- premeditation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-var-too” /ˈɾʲeːvˌvʲaɾˠt̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- réamhbheartaithe, an réamhbheartaithe (e.g. fianaise réamhbheartaithe, evidence of premeditation)
What does “réamhbheartú” mean?
- premeditation
- The act of planning something beforehand, especially a crime; it is the verbal noun of the verb réamhbheartaigh.Also: forethought, planning in advance, prearrangement.
“Réamhbheartú” with the article
Here is réamhbheartú after the article (an t-alt).
an réamhbheartú
the premeditation
No change after an
“Réamhbheartú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhbheartú, the Irish word for premeditation.
Ní raibh aon réamhbheartú ag baint leis an ionsaí.
There was no premeditation involved in the attack.
Dúirt an breitheamh gur léir an réamhbheartú.
The judge said the premeditation was clear.
Bhí fianaise réamhbheartaithe os comhair na cúirte.
There was evidence of premeditation before the court.
Shéan an cosantóir go raibh réamhbheartú ann.
The defendant denied there was any premeditation.
Is coir níos measa í dúnmharú le réamhbheartú.
Murder with premeditation is a worse crime.
Theastaigh go leor réamhbheartú ón bplean sin.
That plan needed a lot of advance planning.
Ceist réamhbheartaithe a bhí ann don ghiúiré.
It was a question of premeditation for the jury.
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Premeditation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for premeditation?
The Irish for premeditation is réamhbheartú (pronounced “RAYV-var-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce réamhbheartú in Irish?
Réamhbheartú is said like “RAYV-var-too” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌvʲaɾˠt̪ˠuː/).
Does réamhbheartú have a plural?
No plural form is given for réamhbheartú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is réamhbheartú related to beartú?
Réamhbheartú is beartú (planning, deciding) with the prefix réamh- (before), so it means planning beforehand, as in mailís réamhbheartaithe, malice aforethought.
