HeyRuaHow to say “rehearsal” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhchleachtadh
- English:
- rehearsal, preliminary practice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-khlakh-tuh” /ˈɾʲeːvˌxlʲaxt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- réamhchleachtaí (rehearsals)
- Genitive singular:
- réamhchleachtaidh, an réamhchleachtaidh (e.g. le linn an réamhchleachtaidh, during the rehearsal)
- Genitive plural:
- réamhchleachtaí, na réamhchleachtaí (e.g. sceideal na réamhchleachtaí, the rehearsal schedule)
What does “réamhchleachtadh” mean?
“Réamhchleachtadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rehearsal
- A practice session held beforehand to prepare for a performance, ceremony or event.Also: practice run, run-through, dry run.
1 other meaning: preliminary practice
- 2preliminary practice
- Practice or training done in advance of the real thing, such as a warm-up before a match.Also: warm-up, pre-training.
“Réamhchleachtadh” with the article
The plural of rehearsal in Irish is réamhchleachtaí. Here is réamhchleachtadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réamhchleachtadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhchleachtadh, the Irish word for rehearsal.
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Rehearsal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rehearsal?
The Irish for rehearsal is réamhchleachtadh (pronounced “RAYV-khlakh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhchleachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean preliminary practice.
How do you pronounce réamhchleachtadh in Irish?
Réamhchleachtadh is said like “RAYV-khlakh-tuh” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌxlʲaxt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of rehearsal in Irish?
The plural of réamhchleachtadh is réamhchleachtaí; with the article, na réamhchleachtaí means “the rehearsals”. The genitive plural is réamhchleachtaí, as in sceideal na réamhchleachtaí (the rehearsal schedule).
Does réamhchleachtadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réamhchleachtadh can mean rehearsal or preliminary practice, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'réamhchleachtadh' and 'cleachtadh'?
'Cleachtadh' is practice in general, while 'réamhchleachtadh' adds 'réamh-' (pre-) and means a rehearsal before a specific event. In everyday speech 'cleachtadh' is often used for rehearsal too.
