HeyRuaHow to say “reasoning” in Irish
- Irish:
- réasúnú
- English:
- reasoning, rationalization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- réasúnaigh, to reason (ag réasúnú, reasoning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-suh-noo” /ˈɾʲeːsˠuːnˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- réasúnaithe, an réasúnaithe (e.g. cumas réasúnaithe, ability to reason)
What does “réasúnú” mean?
“Réasúnú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reasoning
- The act of thinking logically to reach a conclusion; the verbal noun of the verb réasúnaigh.Also: reason, logical thinking, argument.
1 other meaning: rationalization
- 2rationalization
- The act of making something rational or more efficient, or of justifying something with reasons; also the verbal noun of réasúnaigh.Also: rationalisation, streamlining.
Other Irish words for reasoning: réasún (reason)
“Réasúnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, réasúnú means reasoning: it is the verbal noun of the verb réasúnaigh (to reason). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Réasúnú” with the article
Here is réasúnú after the article (an t-alt).
“Réasúnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réasúnú, the Irish word for reasoning.
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Reasoning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reasoning?
The Irish for reasoning is réasúnú (pronounced “RAY-suh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean rationalization.
How do you pronounce réasúnú in Irish?
Réasúnú is said like “RAY-suh-noo” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːsˠuːnˠuː/).
Does réasúnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for réasúnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does réasúnú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réasúnú can mean reasoning or rationalization, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is réasúnú different from réasún?
Réasún means reason or sense as a faculty or cause, while réasúnú is the act or process of reasoning, the verbal noun of réasúnaigh.
