HeyRuaHow to say “regulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- rialúchán
- English:
- regulation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-uh-loo-khawn” /ˈɾʲiəluːxaːn̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rialúcháin, an rialúcháin (e.g. córas rialúcháin, regulation system)
What does “rialúchán” mean?
- regulation
- The act or process of controlling something by rules or adjusting it so that it works steadily and correctly.Also: control, regulating, adjustment.
Other Irish words for regulation: riail (rule), rialú (control)
“Rialúchán” with the article
Here is rialúchán after the article (an t-alt).
an rialúchán
the regulation
No change after an
“Rialúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rialúchán, the Irish word for regulation.
Tá rialúchán ag teastáil sa mhargadh seo.
This market needs regulation.
Bhí an rialúchán rólag le blianta fada.
The regulation was too weak for many years.
Is é an rialtas atá freagrach as an rialúchán.
The government is responsible for the regulation.
Tá córas rialúcháin nua á bhunú acu.
They are setting up a new regulation system.
Tá rialúchán an bhrú ríthábhachtach san inneall seo.
Regulating the pressure is vital in this engine.
Bhí fadhb le rialúchán an teasa sa teach.
There was a problem with regulating the heat in the house.
Labhair an t-aire faoi rialúchán sa Dáil inné.
The minister spoke about regulation in the Dáil yesterday.
Other nouns in Irish
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Regulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regulation?
The Irish for regulation is rialúchán (pronounced “REE-uh-loo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce rialúchán in Irish?
Rialúchán is said like “REE-uh-loo-khawn” (IPA /ˈɾʲiəluːxaːn̪ˠ/).
Does rialúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for rialúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'rialúchán' and 'rialachán'?
'Rialachán' usually means a regulation in the sense of a specific legal rule, while 'rialúchán' refers to the process of regulating or controlling something. For the activity of regulating, 'rialáil' is also common.
