HeyRuaHow to say “reign” in Irish
- Irish:
- réimeas
- English:
- reign, regime, sway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-muss” /ˈreːmʲəs/
- Plural:
- réimis (reigns)
- Genitive singular:
- réimis, an réimis (e.g. deireadh an réimis, the end of the reign)
- Genitive plural:
- réimeas, na réimeas (e.g. stair na réimeas, the history of the reigns)
What does “réimeas” mean?
“Réimeas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reign
- The period during which a monarch or ruler holds power.Also: rule, period of rule.
2 other meanings: regime or sway
- 2regime
- A system or government that rules a country, especially an authoritarian one.Also: government, rule, administration.
- 3sway
- Authority, power or dominance held over people or things.Also: authority, dominance, power.
“Réimeas” with the article
The plural of reign in Irish is réimis. Here is réimeas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réimeas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réimeas, the Irish word for reign.
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Reign in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reign?
The Irish for reign is réimeas (pronounced “RAY-muss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réimis. Depending on context it can also mean regime or sway.
How do you pronounce réimeas in Irish?
Réimeas is said like “RAY-muss” (IPA /ˈreːmʲəs/).
What is the plural of reign in Irish?
The plural of réimeas is réimis; with the article, na réimis means “the reigns”. The genitive plural is réimeas, as in stair na réimeas (the history of the reigns).
Does réimeas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réimeas can mean reign, regime or sway, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'réimeas' and 'ré'?
'Ré' means an era or age in general, while 'réimeas' is the reign of a ruler or a political regime, e.g. réimeas an rí, the king's reign.
