HeyRuaHow to say “reason” in Irish
- Irish:
- réasún
- English:
- reason, sense, cause
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-soon” /ˈɾˠeːsˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- réasúin (reasons)
- Genitive singular:
- réasúin, an réasúin (e.g. ré an réasúin, the age of reason)
- Genitive plural:
- réasún, na réasún (e.g. cuid na réasún, some of the reasons)
What does “réasún” mean?
“Réasún” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reason
- The ability of the mind to think clearly and logically.Also: reasoning, rationality, intellect.
2 other meanings: sense or cause
- 2sense
- Reasonableness or good sense in what someone says or does.Also: reasonableness, common sense.
- 3cause
- A justification or motive for doing something.Also: motive, justification, grounds.
Other Irish words for reason: fáth (reason)
“Réasún” with the article
The plural of reason in Irish is réasúin. Here is réasún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réasún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réasún, the Irish word for reason.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Reason in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reason?
The Irish for reason is réasún (pronounced “RAY-soon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réasúin. Depending on context it can also mean sense or cause.
How do you pronounce réasún in Irish?
Réasún is said like “RAY-soon” (IPA /ˈɾˠeːsˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of reason in Irish?
The plural of réasún is réasúin; with the article, na réasúin means “the reasons”. The genitive plural is réasún, as in cuid na réasún (some of the reasons).
Does réasún have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réasún can mean reason, sense or cause, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between réasún and fáth?
Fáth and cúis are the usual words for 'the reason why' (cén fáth?), while réasún is more about reason as a faculty or good sense, as in 'le réasún'.
