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Prerequisite in Irish (Réamhriachtanas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for prerequisite is réamhriachtanas, a masculine noun (plural réamhriachtanais).
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How to say “prerequisite” in Irish

Irish:
réamhriachtanas
English:
prerequisite
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RAYV-ree-akh-tuh-nus”  /ˈɾʲeːvˌɾʲiəxt̪ˠənˠəsˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
réamhriachtanais (prerequisites)
Genitive singular:
réamhriachtanais, an réamhriachtanais (e.g. sásamh an réamhriachtanais, meeting the prerequisite)
Genitive plural:
réamhriachtanas, na réamhriachtanas (e.g. liosta réamhriachtanas, a list of prerequisites)

What does “réamhriachtanas” mean?

prerequisite
Something that is required beforehand, a condition that must be met before something else can happen.Also: precondition, requirement, entry requirement.

“Réamhriachtanas” with the article

The plural of prerequisite in Irish is réamhriachtanais. Here is réamhriachtanas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réamhriachtanas
the prerequisite
No change after an
na réamhriachtanais
the prerequisites
Plural: no change after na

“Réamhriachtanas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamhriachtanas, the Irish word for prerequisite.

Is réamhriachtanas í an Ghaeilge don phost seo.
Irish is a prerequisite for this job.
Cad é an réamhriachtanas don chúrsa?
What is the prerequisite for the course?
Tá na réamhriachtanais leagtha amach ar an suíomh.
The prerequisites are set out on the website.
Níor chomhlíon mé na réamhriachtanais go léir.
I didn't meet all the prerequisites.
Ní réamhriachtanas é taithí roimhe seo.
Previous experience is not a prerequisite.
Seiceáil liosta na réamhriachtanas roimh iarratas a dhéanamh.
Check the list of prerequisites before applying.
Is réamhriachtanais iad cead agus árachas.
Permission and insurance are prerequisites.

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Prerequisite in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for prerequisite?

The Irish for prerequisite is réamhriachtanas (pronounced “RAYV-ree-akh-tuh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhriachtanais.

How do you pronounce réamhriachtanas in Irish?

Réamhriachtanas is said like “RAYV-ree-akh-tuh-nus” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌɾʲiəxt̪ˠənˠəsˠ/).

What is the plural of prerequisite in Irish?

The plural of réamhriachtanas is réamhriachtanais; with the article, na réamhriachtanais means “the prerequisites”. The genitive plural is réamhriachtanas, as in liosta réamhriachtanas (a list of prerequisites).

How is 'réamhriachtanas' different from 'riachtanas'?

'Riachtanas' is any need or requirement, while 'réamhriachtanas' adds 'réamh-' (pre-) and means something required in advance, a prerequisite.

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