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Regulation in Irish (Rialáil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘rialáil’ also means: adjustment

The Irish for regulation is rialáil, a feminine noun.
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How to say “regulation” in Irish

Irish:
rialáil
English:
regulation, adjustment
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“REE-uh-lawl”  /ˈɾʲiəlˠɑːlʲ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
rialála, na rialála (e.g. córas rialála, system of regulation)

What does “rialáil” mean?

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

regulation
The act of controlling something by rules; the verbal noun of the verb rialáil, to regulate.Also: regulating, control, regulate.
1 other meaning: adjustment
2adjustment
The act of setting or adjusting a device or mechanism so that it works correctly.Also: adjusting, setting, calibration.

Other Irish words for regulation: riail (rule), rialú (control)

“Rialáil” with the article

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

an rialáil
the regulation
No change after an

“Rialáil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rialáil, the Irish word for regulation.

Tá rialáil níos fearr ag teastáil sa tionscal seo.
Better regulation is needed in this industry.
Is é an rialtas atá freagrach as rialáil na mbanc.
The government is responsible for regulating the banks.
Bunaíodh údarás rialála nua anuraidh.
A new regulatory authority was set up last year.
Tá easpa rialála ar an margadh sin.
There is a lack of regulation in that market.
Bhí siad ag plé rialáil an tráchta sa bhaile.
They were discussing traffic control in the town.
Ní mór rialáil a dhéanamh ar an teocht.
The temperature must be regulated.
Tá athruithe móra i gceist sa rialáil.
Major changes are planned in the regulation.

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Regulation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for regulation?

The Irish for regulation is rialáil (pronounced “REE-uh-lawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean adjustment.

How do you pronounce rialáil in Irish?

Rialáil is said like “REE-uh-lawl” (IPA /ˈɾʲiəlˠɑːlʲ/).

Does rialáil have a plural?

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

Does rialáil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rialáil can mean regulation or adjustment, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between rialáil and rialachán?

Rialáil is the act or process of regulating, while rialachán is a specific regulation or rule, for example rialacháin an Aontais Eorpaigh, EU regulations.

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