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Real estate in Irish (Réadmhaoin): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for real estate is réadmhaoin, a feminine noun.
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How to say “real estate” in Irish

Irish:
réadmhaoin
English:
real estate
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:
“RAYD-veen”  /ˈɾʲeːdˌwiːnʲ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
réadmhaoine, na réadmhaoine (e.g. luach na réadmhaoine, the value of the real estate)

What does “réadmhaoin” mean?

real estate
Land and buildings owned as property, as distinct from movable goods.Also: real property, property, realty, immovable property.

“Réadmhaoin” with the article

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

an réadmhaoin
the real estate
No change after an

“Réadmhaoin” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réadmhaoin, the Irish word for real estate.

Is le m'uncail an réadmhaoin sin ar fad.
All that property belongs to my uncle.
Tá praghas na réadmhaoine ag ardú arís.
The price of real estate is rising again.
D'fhág sí a réadmhaoin ag a mac.
She left her real estate to her son.
Oibríonn sé i ngnó na réadmhaoine i mBaile Átha Cliath.
He works in the property business in Dublin.
Íoctar cáin ar réadmhaoin gach bliain.
Tax is paid on real property every year.
Tá cuid mhór airgid infheistithe aige i réadmhaoin.
He has a lot of money invested in property.
Ní raibh réadmhaoin ar bith ag an teaghlach.
The family had no real estate at all.

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Real estate in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for real estate?

The Irish for real estate is réadmhaoin (pronounced “RAYD-veen”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce réadmhaoin in Irish?

Réadmhaoin is said like “RAYD-veen” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːdˌwiːnʲ/).

Does réadmhaoin have a plural?

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

What is the difference between 'réadmhaoin' and 'maoin'?

'Maoin' is property or wealth in general, while 'réadmhaoin' is specifically real property such as land and buildings; movable property is 'pearsantacht' or 'maoin phearsanta'.

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