HeyRuaHow to say “rhetoric” in Irish
- Irish:
- reitric
- English:
- rhetoric
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RET-rik” /ˈɾˠɛtʲɾʲɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- reitrice, na reitrice (e.g. rialacha na reitrice, the rules of rhetoric)
What does “reitric” mean?
“Reitric” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rhetoric
- The art of using language effectively and persuasively in speaking or writing.Also: oratory, art of persuasion, eloquence.
1 other meaning:
- 2rhetoric
- Language that sounds impressive but is often insincere or lacking real content.Also: empty talk, bombast.
“Reitric” with the article
Here is reitric after the article (an t-alt).
an reitric
the rhetoric
No change after an
“Reitric” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reitric, the Irish word for rhetoric.
Rinne sé staidéar ar reitric san ollscoil.
He studied rhetoric at university.
Níl ansin ach reitric pholaitiúil.
That's just political rhetoric.
Bhí an reitric go hard ach ní raibh mórán substainte ann.
The rhetoric was lofty but there was little substance.
Is máistir na reitrice é an t-uachtarán.
The president is a master of rhetoric.
Bhain sí úsáid as reitric chun an slua a mhealladh.
She used rhetoric to win over the crowd.
Bhí reitric na Gréige ársa an-tábhachtach.
The rhetoric of ancient Greece was very important.
Táim tuirseach den reitric sin.
I'm tired of that rhetoric.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rhetoric in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rhetoric?
The Irish for rhetoric is reitric (pronounced “RET-rik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce reitric in Irish?
Reitric is said like “RET-rik” (IPA /ˈɾˠɛtʲɾʲɪc/).
Does reitric have a plural?
No plural form is given for reitric in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'reitric' always negative like English 'empty rhetoric'?
No, 'reitric' can mean the neutral art of persuasive speech; for empty talk you might add a qualifier, as in 'reitric fholamh'.
