HeyRuaHow to say “running” in Irish
- Irish:
- reáchtáil
- English:
- running, enactment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- reáchtáil, to run (ag reáchtáil, running)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAWKH-tawl” /ˈɾˠaːxt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- reáchtála, na reáchtála (e.g. costas reáchtála an chomórtais, the cost of running the competition)
What does “reáchtáil” mean?
“Reáchtáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- running
- The act of running, organising or holding something such as an event, business or course; it is the verbal noun of the verb reáchtáil.Also: organising, holding, management, conducting.
1 other meaning: enactment
- 2enactment
- The act of passing something into law; verbal noun of reáchtáil in the sense 'enact'.Also: legislating, passing a law.
Other Irish words for running: rith (running), rith (running), reathaíocht (running)
“Reáchtáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, reáchtáil means running: it is the verbal noun of the verb reáchtáil (to run). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Reáchtáil” with the article
Here is reáchtáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Reáchtáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reáchtáil, the Irish word for running.
Other nouns in Irish
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Running in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for running?
The Irish for running is reáchtáil (pronounced “RAWKH-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean enactment.
How do you pronounce reáchtáil in Irish?
Reáchtáil is said like “RAWKH-tawl” (IPA /ˈɾˠaːxt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does reáchtáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for reáchtáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does reáchtáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Reáchtáil can mean running or enactment, depending on context; the first is the most common. Reáchtáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to run.
What is the difference between reáchtáil and bainistíocht?
Reáchtáil is the act of running or holding something, such as reáchtáil comórtais, while bainistíocht is management as a function or profession.
