HeyRuaHow to say “quarter” in Irish
- Irish:
- ráithe
- English:
- quarter, season
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-huh” /ˈɾˠaːhə/
- Plural:
- ráithí (quarters)
- Genitive singular:
- ráithe, na ráithe (e.g. deireadh na ráithe, the end of the quarter)
- Genitive plural:
- ráithí, na ráithí (e.g. tuarascálacha na ráithí, the reports of the quarters)
What does “ráithe” mean?
“Ráithe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- quarter
- A period of three months, a quarter of a year.Also: three months, quarter of a year, trimester.
1 other meaning: season
- 2season
- One of the seasons of the year, traditionally reckoned as a three-month period.Also: time of year.
Other Irish words for quarter: ceathrú (quarter)
“Ráithe” with the article
The plural of quarter in Irish is ráithí. Here is ráithe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ráithe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ráithe, the Irish word for quarter.
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Quarter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quarter?
The Irish for quarter is ráithe (pronounced “RAW-huh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ráithí. Depending on context it can also mean season.
How do you pronounce ráithe in Irish?
Ráithe is said like “RAW-huh” (IPA /ˈɾˠaːhə/).
What is the plural of quarter in Irish?
The plural of ráithe is ráithí; with the article, na ráithí means “the quarters”. The genitive plural is ráithí, as in tuarascálacha na ráithí (the reports of the quarters).
Does ráithe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ráithe can mean quarter or season, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'quarterly' in Irish?
Use the genitive: 'tuarascáil ráithe' (a quarterly report), or the adjective 'ráithiúil'.
Is 'ráithe' the same as 'séasúr'?
'Séasúr' is the usual word for a season; 'ráithe' means a three-month period, used for financial quarters and traditionally for seasons.
