HeyRuaHow to say “running” in Irish
- Irish:
- reathach
- English:
- running, current
- Word type:
- adjective
- More running:
- níos reathaí
- Most running:
- is reathaí
- Plural:
- reathacha
- Pronunciation:
- “RA-hukh” /ˈrˠahəx/
What does “reathach” mean?
“Reathach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- running
- Moving or flowing continuously, especially of water.Also: flowing, fluid, streaming.
1 other meaning: current
- 2current
- Going on at present, as in a current account or current affairs.Also: ongoing, present.
“Reathach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is reathach after uisce (water, masculine), after abhainn (river, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, reathacha.
More running, most running, very running
Tá an sruthán seo níos reathaí ná an ceann eile. This stream is more fast-flowing than the other one.
| more running | níos reathaí | in the past tense: ní ba reathaí |
|---|---|---|
| most running | is reathaí | in the past tense: ba reathaí |
| as running as | chomh reathach le | no change after chomh |
| very running | an-reathach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too running | róreathach | ró- lenites |
“Reathach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Running in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for running?
The Irish for running is reathach (pronounced “RA-hukh”). It comes after the noun: uisce reathach, running water; abhainn reathach, a running river.
How do you say more running and most running in Irish?
níos reathaí is more running and is reathaí is most running. In the past tense they become ní ba reathaí and ba reathaí.
What is the plural of reathach?
With a plural noun reathach becomes reathacha: uiscí reathacha, aibhneacha reathacha.
How do you say very running in Irish?
an-reathach. Too running is róreathach, and as running as is chomh reathach le.
Does reathach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Reathach can mean running or current, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'current account' in Irish?
A current account at a bank is 'cuntas reatha'. You may also see 'cuntas reathach'.
