HeyRuaHow to say “regime” in Irish
- Irish:
- réisím
- English:
- regime, regimen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-sheem” /ˈreːʃiːmʲ/
- Plural:
- réisímí (regimes)
- Genitive singular:
- réisíme, na réisíme (e.g. ceannaire na réisíme, the leader of the regime)
- Genitive plural:
- réisímí, na réisímí (e.g. stair na réisímí, the history of the regimes)
What does “réisím” mean?
“Réisím” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- regime
- A system of government or the government in power, especially an authoritarian one.Also: government, system of rule.
1 other meaning: regimen
- 2regimen
- A set plan of diet, exercise or treatment followed for health.Also: diet plan, routine.
“Réisím” with the article
The plural of regime in Irish is réisímí. Here is réisím after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réisím” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réisím, the Irish word for regime.
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Regime in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regime?
The Irish for regime is réisím (pronounced “RAY-sheem”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réisímí. Depending on context it can also mean regimen.
How do you pronounce réisím in Irish?
Réisím is said like “RAY-sheem” (IPA /ˈreːʃiːmʲ/).
What is the plural of regime in Irish?
The plural of réisím is réisímí; with the article, na réisímí means “the regimes”. The genitive plural is réisímí, as in stair na réisímí (the history of the regimes).
Does réisím have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réisím can mean regime or regimen, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is réisím the same as rialtas?
Not quite: rialtas is a government in general, while réisím usually means a system of rule, often with a negative sense, as in réisím dheachtóireachta, a dictatorial regime.
