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Realization in Irish (Réadú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘réadú’ also means: realization of assets

The Irish for realization is réadú, a masculine noun. Ag réadú is realizing, from the verb réadaigh.
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How to say “realization” in Irish

Irish:
réadú
English:
realization, realization of assets
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:
réadaigh, to realize (ag réadú, realizing)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RAY-doo”  /ˈɾˠeːd̪ˠuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
réadaithe, an réadaithe (e.g. próiseas an réadaithe, the process of realization)

What does “réadú” mean?

“Réadú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

realization
The act of making something real or actual, such as carrying out a plan or achieving an aim; verbal noun of the verb 'réadaigh'.Also: realisation, fulfilment, actualization.
1 other meaning: realization of assets
2realization of assets
The conversion of property or assets into money.Also: liquidation, conversion into cash.

“Réadú” as a verbal noun

After ag, réadú means realizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb réadaigh (to realize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat
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réadúverbal noun
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ag réadúrealizing

“Réadú” with the article

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

an réadú
the realization
No change after an

“Réadú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réadú, the Irish word for realization.

Bhí réadú na haislinge sin fada uainn.
The realization of that dream was far off.
Is é réadú an phlean an chéad chéim eile.
Carrying out the plan is the next step.
Thosaigh an réadú ar an tionscadal anuraidh.
Work on realizing the project began last year.
Tá costais an réadaithe ard go leor.
The costs of realization are quite high.
Rinneadh réadú ar shócmhainní an chomhlachta.
The company's assets were realized.
Ní raibh aon réadú ar a gcuid geallúintí.
Their promises were never fulfilled.
Bhí sé ag obair i dtreo réadú a spriocanna.
He was working towards achieving his goals.

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Realization in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for realization?

The Irish for realization is réadú (pronounced “RAY-doo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean realization of assets.

How do you pronounce réadú in Irish?

Réadú is said like “RAY-doo” (IPA /ˈɾˠeːd̪ˠuː/).

Does réadú have a plural?

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

Does réadú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Réadú can mean realization or realization of assets, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Does 'réadú' mean realizing something in your mind?

No, 'réadú' means making something real or converting assets to money; for becoming aware of something you would say 'tuiscint' or 'thuig mé'.

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