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Range in Irish (Réimse): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘réimse’ also means: field · stretch

The Irish for range is réimse, a masculine noun (plural réimsí).
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How to say “range” in Irish

Irish:
réimse
English:
range, field, stretch
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“RAYM-shuh”  /ˈreːmʲʃə/
Various forms
Plural:
réimsí (ranges)
Genitive singular:
réimse, an réimse (e.g. teorainn an réimse, the limit of the range)
Genitive plural:
réimsí, na réimsí (e.g. liosta na réimsí, the list of fields)

What does “réimse” mean?

“Réimse” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

range
The extent or scope of something, such as a range of products or abilities.Also: scope, extent, span.
2 other meanings: field or stretch
2field
An area of activity, study or knowledge.Also: area, domain, sphere.
3stretch
A long stretch or tract of land or space.Also: tract, expanse.

Other Irish words for range: raon (range), scóip (scope), sorn (stove)

“Réimse” with the article

The plural of range in Irish is réimsí. Here is réimse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réimse
the range
No change after an
na réimsí
the ranges
Plural: no change after na

“Réimse” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réimse, the Irish word for range.

Tá réimse leathan earraí sa siopa sin.
That shop has a wide range of goods.
Is é an leigheas mo réimse oibre.
Medicine is my field of work.
Tá sí an-láidir sa réimse sin.
She is very strong in that area.
Oibríonn siad i réimsí éagsúla.
They work in various fields.
Chlúdaigh an cúrsa réimse mór ábhar.
The course covered a large range of subjects.
Is saineolaí é i réimse na heolaíochta.
He is an expert in the field of science.
Tá an réimse seo ag fás go tapa.
This field is growing quickly.

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Range in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for range?

The Irish for range is réimse (pronounced “RAYM-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réimsí. Depending on context it can also mean field or stretch.

How do you pronounce réimse in Irish?

Réimse is said like “RAYM-shuh” (IPA /ˈreːmʲʃə/).

What is the plural of range in Irish?

The plural of réimse is réimsí; with the article, na réimsí means “the ranges”. The genitive plural is réimsí, as in liosta na réimsí (the list of fields).

Does réimse have more than one meaning?

Yes. Réimse can mean range, field or stretch, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'réimse' and 'raon'?

Both can mean range; 'réimse' is preferred for a field or area of activity (réimse oibre), while 'raon' is common for a range or reach (raon aoise, age range).

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