HeyRuaHow to say “region” in Irish
- Irish:
- réigiún
- English:
- region, the regions
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-goon” /ˈɾʲeːɟuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- réigiúin (regions)
- Genitive singular:
- réigiúin, an réigiúin (e.g. daonra an réigiúin, the population of the region)
- Genitive plural:
- réigiún, na réigiún (e.g. forbairt na réigiún, the development of the regions)
What does “réigiún” mean?
“Réigiún” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- region
- A large area of a country or of the world with its own character or administration.Also: district, area, zone.
1 other meaning: the regions
- 2the regions
- In the plural with the article, the parts of a country outside the capital city.Also: provinces, regional areas.
Other Irish words for region: cúige (province), líomatáiste (area)
“Réigiún” with the article
The plural of region in Irish is réigiúin. Here is réigiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réigiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réigiún, the Irish word for region.
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Region in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for region?
The Irish for region is réigiún (pronounced “RAY-goon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réigiúin. Depending on context it can also mean the regions.
How do you pronounce réigiún in Irish?
Réigiún is said like “RAY-goon” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːɟuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of region in Irish?
The plural of réigiún is réigiúin; with the article, na réigiúin means “the regions”. The genitive plural is réigiún, as in forbairt na réigiún (the development of the regions).
Does réigiún have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réigiún can mean region or the regions, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between réigiún and ceantar?
Réigiún is a large region, often administrative, while ceantar is a smaller local district or area, as in an ceantar seo.
