HeyRuaHow to say “retreat” in Irish
- Irish:
- raitréata
- English:
- retreat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAT-ray-tuh” /ˈɾˠatˠɾʲeːt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- raitréataí (retreats)
- Genitive singular:
- raitréata, an raitréata (e.g. lá deiridh an raitréata, the last day of the retreat)
- Genitive plural:
- raitréataí, na raitréataí (e.g. lucht freastail na raitréataí, the retreat attendees)
What does “raitréata” mean?
- retreat
- A period of quiet withdrawal from everyday life for prayer, reflection or rest, often religious.Also: religious retreat, spiritual retreat.
“Raitréata” with the article
The plural of retreat in Irish is raitréataí. Here is raitréata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an raitréata
the retreat
No change after an
na raitréataí
the retreats
Plural: no change after na
“Raitréata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raitréata, the Irish word for retreat.
Bhí raitréata ag an scoil inné.
The school had a retreat yesterday.
Chuaigh mo mháthair ar raitréata i gCill Dara.
My mother went on a retreat in Kildare.
Thosaigh an raitréata maidin Dé hAoine.
The retreat began on Friday morning.
Bhí ciúnas iomlán i rith an raitréata.
There was complete silence during the retreat.
Eagraíonn na manaigh raitréataí gach samhradh.
The monks organise retreats every summer.
Bhain mé taitneamh as mo raitréata sa mhainistir.
I enjoyed my retreat in the monastery.
Labhair an sagart go hálainn ag an raitréata.
The priest spoke beautifully at the retreat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Retreat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for retreat?
The Irish for retreat is raitréata (pronounced “RAT-ray-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raitréataí.
How do you pronounce raitréata in Irish?
Raitréata is said like “RAT-ray-tuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠatˠɾʲeːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of retreat in Irish?
The plural of raitréata is raitréataí; with the article, na raitréataí means “the retreats”. The genitive plural is raitréataí, as in lucht freastail na raitréataí (the retreat attendees).
Does 'raitréata' mean a military retreat?
No, 'raitréata' is a religious or spiritual retreat; a military withdrawal is 'cúlú'.
