Preview in Irish (Réamhamharc): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for preview?

The Irish for preview is réamhamharc (pronounced “RAYV-ow-wurk”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean foresight.

Q: Does réamhamharc have more than one meaning?

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

How to say “preview” in Irish

Irish:: réamhamharc
English:: preview, foresight
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “RAYV-ow-wurk” /ˈɾʲeːvˌəuəɾk/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: réamhamhairc, an réamhamhairc (e.g. cnaipe an réamhamhairc, the preview button)

What does “réamhamharc” mean?

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

preview: A look at something before it is generally seen or released, such as a film, programme or document.Also: advance view, sneak preview, print preview.

1 other meaning: foresight

2foresight: A looking ahead or view of what is to come.Also: prospect, forward look.

“Réamhamharc” with the article

Here is réamhamharc after the article (an t-alt).

an réamhamharc

the preview

No change after an

“Réamhamharc” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Fuaireamar réamhamharc ar an scannán nua aréir.

We got a preview of the new film last night.

Cliceáil ar an réamhamharc sula bpriontálann tú.

Click on the preview before you print.

Bhí an réamhamharc go hiontach ar fad.

The preview was absolutely brilliant.

Taispeánadh réamhamharc den chlár ar an teilifís.

A preview of the programme was shown on television.

Is féidir an doiciméad a fheiceáil i réamhamharc.

You can see the document in preview.

Chuaigh mé chuig taispeántas réamhamhairc san amharclann.

I went to a preview performance in the theatre.

Seo réamhamharc gearr ar an leabhar nua.

Here is a short preview of the new book.

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Preview in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for preview?

The Irish for preview is réamhamharc (pronounced “RAYV-ow-wurk”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean foresight.

How do you pronounce réamhamharc in Irish?

Réamhamharc is said like “RAYV-ow-wurk” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌəuəɾk/).

Does réamhamharc have a plural?

No plural form is given for réamhamharc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does réamhamharc have more than one meaning?

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

How is 'réamhamharc' formed?

It combines the prefix 'réamh-' (pre-, fore-) with 'amharc' (view, look), so it literally means 'fore-view'. Compare 'réamhrá' (preface).

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