HeyRuaHow to say “quarterly” in Irish
- Irish:
- ráitheachán
- English:
- quarterly
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-hyuh-khawn” /ˈɾˠaːhəxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ráitheacháin (quarterlies)
- Genitive singular:
- ráitheacháin, an ráitheacháin (e.g. eagarthóir an ráitheacháin, the editor of the quarterly)
- Genitive plural:
- ráitheachán, na ráitheachán (e.g. eagarthóirí na ráitheachán, the editors of the quarterlies)
What does “ráitheachán” mean?
- quarterly
- A magazine or journal that is published four times a year.Also: quarterly magazine, quarterly journal, quarterly publication.
“Ráitheachán” with the article
The plural of quarterly in Irish is ráitheacháin. Here is ráitheachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ráitheachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ráitheachán, the Irish word for quarterly.
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Quarterly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quarterly?
The Irish for quarterly is ráitheachán (pronounced “RAW-hyuh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ráitheacháin.
How do you pronounce ráitheachán in Irish?
Ráitheachán is said like “RAW-hyuh-khawn” (IPA /ˈɾˠaːhəxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of quarterly in Irish?
The plural of ráitheachán is ráitheacháin; with the article, na ráitheacháin means “the quarterlies”. The genitive plural is ráitheachán, as in eagarthóirí na ráitheachán (the editors of the quarterlies).
What is 'ráitheachán' based on?
It comes from 'ráithe', a quarter of a year, with the suffix '-achán', like 'míosachán' (monthly) and 'seachtanán' (weekly).
