Preview in Irish (Réamhléiriú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for preview?

The Irish for preview is réamhléiriú (pronounced “RAYV-lay-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhléirithe. Depending on context it can also mean foreshadowing.

Q: What is the plural of preview in Irish?

The plural of réamhléiriú is réamhléirithe; with the article, na réamhléirithe means “the previews”. The genitive plural is réamhléirithe, as in sceideal na réamhléirithe (the schedule of the previews).

Q: Does réamhléiriú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Réamhléiriú can mean preview or foreshadowing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “preview” in Irish

Irish:: réamhléiriú
English:: preview, foreshadowing
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “RAYV-lay-roo” /ˈɾʲeːvˌlʲeːɾʲuː/

Various forms

Plural:: réamhléirithe (previews)
Genitive singular:: réamhléirithe, an réamhléirithe (e.g. oíche an réamhléirithe, the night of the preview)
Genitive plural:: réamhléirithe, na réamhléirithe (e.g. sceideal na réamhléirithe, the schedule of the previews)

What does “réamhléiriú” mean?

“Réamhléiriú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

preview: An advance showing of a film, play or exhibition before it opens to the general public.Also: advance showing, pre-screening.

1 other meaning: foreshadowing

2foreshadowing: An early indication or showing of something that is to come; verbal noun of réamhléirigh.Also: prefiguration, advance indication.

“Réamhléiriú” with the article

The plural of preview in Irish is réamhléirithe. Here is réamhléiriú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réamhléiriú

the preview

No change after an

na réamhléirithe

the previews

Plural: no change after na

“Réamhléiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamhléiriú, the Irish word for preview.

Beidh réamhléiriú den scannán ann Dé hAoine.

There will be a preview of the film on Friday.

Chuamar chuig an réamhléiriú aréir.

We went to the preview last night.

Fuair mé ticéid don réamhléiriú.

I got tickets for the preview.

Bhí na criticeoirí i láthair ag an réamhléiriú.

The critics were present at the preview.

Tá dhá réamhléiriú ann roimh an oíche oscailte.

There are two previews before opening night.

Thosaigh na réamhléirithe sa phictiúrlann inné.

The previews started in the cinema yesterday.

Bhí slua mór ag oscailt an réamhléirithe.

There was a big crowd at the start of the preview.

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Preview in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for preview?

The Irish for preview is réamhléiriú (pronounced “RAYV-lay-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhléirithe. Depending on context it can also mean foreshadowing.

How do you pronounce réamhléiriú in Irish?

Réamhléiriú is said like “RAYV-lay-roo” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌlʲeːɾʲuː/).

What is the plural of preview in Irish?

The plural of réamhléiriú is réamhléirithe; with the article, na réamhléirithe means “the previews”. The genitive plural is réamhléirithe, as in sceideal na réamhléirithe (the schedule of the previews).

Does réamhléiriú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Réamhléiriú can mean preview or foreshadowing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is réamhléiriú related to léiriú?

Léiriú means a production or portrayal, and the prefix réamh- means 'before', so réamhléiriú is an advance showing or preview.

Preview in Irish (Réamhléiriú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage