HeyRuaHow to say “statute” in Irish
- Irish:
- reacht
- English:
- statute, rule, dispensation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rakht” /ɾˠaxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- reachtanna (statutes)
- Genitive singular:
- reachta, an reachta (e.g. téacs an reachta, the text of the statute)
- Genitive plural:
- reachtanna, na reachtanna (e.g. cnuasach na reachtanna, the collection of statutes)
What does “reacht” mean?
“Reacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- statute
- A written law passed by a parliament or other legislative body.Also: law, enactment, act.
2 other meanings: rule or dispensation
- 2rule
- An established rule, ordinance or authority that governs how things are done.Also: ordinance, decree, authority.
- 3dispensation
- A system of laws and principles ordained for a particular age, especially in religion, as in the old and new law.Also: order, law.
Other Irish words for statute: acht (act)
“Reacht” with the article
The plural of statute in Irish is reachtanna. Here is reacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Reacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reacht, the Irish word for statute.
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Statute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for statute?
The Irish for statute is reacht (pronounced “rakht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reachtanna. Depending on context it can also mean rule or dispensation.
How do you pronounce reacht in Irish?
Reacht is said like “rakht” (IPA /ɾˠaxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of statute in Irish?
The plural of reacht is reachtanna; with the article, na reachtanna means “the statutes”. The genitive plural is reachtanna, as in cnuasach na reachtanna (the collection of statutes).
Does reacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Reacht can mean statute, rule or dispensation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'reacht' and 'acht'?
'Acht' is the usual word for a specific Act of the Oireachtas, such as 'Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla', while 'reacht' means a statute or law in a more general, formal sense.
How is 'reacht' related to 'bunreacht'?
'Bunreacht' means constitution, literally the foundation law, as in 'Bunreacht na hÉireann'.
