HeyRuaHow to say “solution” in Irish
- Irish:
- réiteach
- English:
- solution, settlement, preparation, disentanglement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- réitigh, to solve (ag réiteach, solving)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-tyukh” /ˈɾˠeːtʲəx/
- Plural:
- réitigh (solutions)
- Genitive singular:
- réitigh, an réitigh (e.g. cuid an réitigh, part of the solution)
- Genitive plural:
- réiteach, na réiteach (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na réiteach, the implementation of the solutions)
What does “réiteach” mean?
“Réiteach” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- solution
- An answer or way of dealing with a problem; verbal noun of the verb réitigh.Also: answer, resolution, solving.
3 other meanings: settlement or preparation or disentanglement
- 2settlement
- An agreement that ends a dispute or quarrel.Also: agreement, reconciliation, resolution.
- 3preparation
- The act of getting something ready, or of clearing and tidying it.Also: clearing, clearance, tidying.
- 4disentanglement
- The act of untangling or straightening out something.Also: untangling, straightening.
“Réiteach” as a verbal noun
After ag, réiteach means solving: it is the verbal noun of the verb réitigh (to solve). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Réiteach” with the article
The plural of solution in Irish is réitigh. Here is réiteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réiteach, the Irish word for solution.
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Solution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solution?
The Irish for solution is réiteach (pronounced “RAY-tyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réitigh. Depending on context it can also mean settlement or preparation or disentanglement.
How do you pronounce réiteach in Irish?
Réiteach is said like “RAY-tyukh” (IPA /ˈɾˠeːtʲəx/).
What is the plural of solution in Irish?
The plural of réiteach is réitigh; with the article, na réitigh means “the solutions”. The genitive plural is réiteach, as in cur i bhfeidhm na réiteach (the implementation of the solutions).
Does réiteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réiteach can mean solution, settlement, preparation or disentanglement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'a solution to a problem' in Irish?
Use the preposition ar: réiteach ar an bhfadhb, or the genitive: réiteach na faidhbe.
What is the difference between réiteach and comhréiteach?
Réiteach is a solution or settlement in general, while comhréiteach means a compromise where both sides give way.
