HeyRuaHow to say “prior knowledge” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamheolas
- English:
- prior knowledge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-oh-lus” /ˈɾʲeːvˌoːləs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- réamheolais, an réamheolais (e.g. easpa réamheolais, lack of prior knowledge)
What does “réamheolas” mean?
- prior knowledge
- Knowledge that someone already has about something before learning more or before an event happens.Also: foreknowledge, previous knowledge, background knowledge, advance knowledge.
“Réamheolas” with the article
Here is réamheolas after the article (an t-alt).
an réamheolas
the prior knowledge
No change after an
“Réamheolas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamheolas, the Irish word for prior knowledge.
Ní gá réamheolas ar bith don chúrsa seo.
No prior knowledge is needed for this course.
Bhí réamheolas aici ar an ábhar.
She had prior knowledge of the subject.
Níl an réamheolas sin agam.
I don't have that background knowledge.
Thosaigh sé gan réamheolas ar bith.
He started without any prior knowledge.
Cabhraíonn mo réamheolas liom sa rang.
My prior knowledge helps me in class.
Tá easpa réamheolais ar na daltaí.
The pupils lack background knowledge.
Ní raibh réamheolas ag na gardaí faoin ionsaí.
The police had no advance knowledge of the attack.
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Prior knowledge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prior knowledge?
The Irish for prior knowledge is réamheolas (pronounced “RAYV-oh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce réamheolas in Irish?
Réamheolas is said like “RAYV-oh-lus” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌoːləs/).
Does réamheolas have a plural?
No plural form is given for réamheolas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do you say someone has prior knowledge of something?
Use 'ag' and 'ar': 'Tá réamheolas aige ar an scéal', he has prior knowledge of the matter.
