Statement in Irish (Ráiteas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for statement?

The Irish for statement is ráiteas (pronounced “RAW-tyus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ráitis. Depending on context it can also mean saying.

Q: What is the plural of statement in Irish?

The plural of ráiteas is ráitis; with the article, na ráitis means “the statements”. The genitive plural is ráiteas, as in liosta na ráiteas (the list of statements).

Q: Does ráiteas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ráiteas can mean statement or saying, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “statement” in Irish

Irish:: ráiteas
English:: statement, saying
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “RAW-tyus” /ˈɾˠaːtʲəsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: ráitis (statements)
Genitive singular:: ráitis, an ráitis (e.g. brí an ráitis, the meaning of the statement)
Genitive plural:: ráiteas, na ráiteas (e.g. liosta na ráiteas, the list of statements)

What does “ráiteas” mean?

“Ráiteas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

statement: Something that is said or declared, especially formally or publicly.Also: declaration, pronouncement, remark.

1 other meaning: saying

2saying: A well-known expression or remark that people repeat.Also: expression, dictum.

“Ráiteas” with the article

The plural of statement in Irish is ráitis. Here is ráiteas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ráiteas

the statement

No change after an

na ráitis

the statements

Plural: no change after na

“Ráiteas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ráiteas, the Irish word for statement.

Is fíor an ráiteas sin.

That statement is true.

D'eisigh an rialtas ráiteas inniu.

The government issued a statement today.

Níor thuig mé brí an ráitis.

I didn't understand the meaning of the statement.

Rinne sé ráiteas aisteach ar an raidió.

He made a strange statement on the radio.

Seasaim le mo ráiteas.

I stand by my statement.

Bhí botún sa ráiteas a scaoil siad.

There was a mistake in the statement they released.

Thug an finné ráiteas do na gardaí.

The witness gave a statement to the guards.

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Statement in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for statement?

The Irish for statement is ráiteas (pronounced “RAW-tyus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ráitis. Depending on context it can also mean saying.

How do you pronounce ráiteas in Irish?

Ráiteas is said like “RAW-tyus” (IPA /ˈɾˠaːtʲəsˠ/).

What is the plural of statement in Irish?

The plural of ráiteas is ráitis; with the article, na ráitis means “the statements”. The genitive plural is ráiteas, as in liosta na ráiteas (the list of statements).

Does ráiteas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ráiteas can mean statement or saying, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'ráiteas' used for a bank statement?

Yes, 'ráiteas bainc' is used for a bank statement, though 'ráiteas cuntais' is also found for a statement of account.

What is the difference between 'ráiteas' and 'dearbhú'?

'Ráiteas' is a general statement, while 'dearbhú' is a declaration or affirmation, often formal or sworn.

Statement in Irish (Ráiteas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage