HeyRuaHow to say “statutory” in Irish
- Irish:
- reachtúil
- English:
- statutory
- Word type:
- adjective
- More statutory:
- níos reachtúla
- Most statutory:
- is reachtúla
- Plural:
- reachtúla
- Pronunciation:
- “RAHK-tool” /ˈɾˠaxt̪ˠuːlʲ/
What does “reachtúil” mean?
- statutory
- Set down, required or controlled by law passed by a parliament.Also: legal, required by law, legislative.
“Reachtúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is reachtúil after dualgas (duty, masculine), after oibleagáid (obligation, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, reachtúla.
More statutory, most statutory, very statutory
Tá an riail seo níos reachtúla ná an ceann eile. This rule has a firmer statutory basis than the other one.
| more statutory | níos reachtúla | in the past tense: ní ba reachtúla |
|---|---|---|
| most statutory | is reachtúla | in the past tense: ba reachtúla |
| as statutory as | chomh reachtúil le | no change after chomh |
| very statutory | an-reachtúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too statutory | róreachtúil | ró- lenites |
“Reachtúil” 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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Statutory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for statutory?
The Irish for statutory is reachtúil (pronounced “RAHK-tool”). It comes after the noun: dualgas reachtúil, a statutory duty; oibleagáid reachtúil, a statutory obligation.
How do you say more statutory and most statutory in Irish?
níos reachtúla is more statutory and is reachtúla is most statutory. In the past tense they become ní ba reachtúla and ba reachtúla.
What is the plural of reachtúil?
With a plural noun reachtúil becomes reachtúla: dualgais reachtúla, oibleagáidí reachtúla.
How do you say very statutory in Irish?
an-reachtúil. Too statutory is róreachtúil, and as statutory as is chomh reachtúil le.
What is the difference between reachtúil and reachtach?
Reachtúil means statutory, laid down by law, as in dualgas reachtúil. Reachtach means legislative, relating to the making of laws, as in cumhacht reachtach.
