HeyRuaHow to say “regulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- rialachán
- English:
- regulation, regulating
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-uh-luh-khawn” /ˈɾʲiəl̪ˠəxaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- rialacháin (regulations)
- Genitive singular:
- rialacháin, an rialacháin (e.g. téacs an rialacháin, the text of the regulation)
- Genitive plural:
- rialachán, na rialachán (e.g. forálacha na rialachán, the provisions of the regulations)
What does “rialachán” mean?
“Rialachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- regulation
- An official rule made by an authority, such as a government or the European Union, that must be obeyed.Also: rule, statutory rule, ordinance.
“Rialachán” with the article
The plural of regulation in Irish is rialacháin. Here is rialachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rialachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rialachán, the Irish word for regulation.
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Regulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regulation?
The Irish for regulation is rialachán (pronounced “REE-uh-luh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rialacháin. Depending on context it can also mean regulating.
How do you pronounce rialachán in Irish?
Rialachán is said like “REE-uh-luh-khawn” (IPA /ˈɾʲiəl̪ˠəxaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of regulation in Irish?
The plural of rialachán is rialacháin; with the article, na rialacháin means “the regulations”. The genitive plural is rialachán, as in forálacha na rialachán (the provisions of the regulations).
Does rialachán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rialachán can mean regulation or regulating, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between rialachán and riail?
Riail is a general rule (rialacha na scoile, the school rules), while rialachán is a formal legal regulation issued by an authority.
