HeyRuaHow to say “enactment” in Irish
- Irish:
- achtáil
- English:
- enactment, actualisation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-tawl” /ˈaxt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- achtála, na hachtála (e.g. dáta na hachtála, the date of enactment)
What does “achtáil” mean?
“Achtáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- enactment
- The verbal noun of the verb achtáil: the act of making a bill into law.Also: enacting, passing a law, legislating.
1 other meaning: actualisation
- 2actualisation
- In philosophy, the act of making something actual or real, or the state of being actual.Also: actuality, actualization.
“Achtáil” with the article
Here is achtáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Achtáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using achtáil, the Irish word for enactment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Enactment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enactment?
The Irish for enactment is achtáil (pronounced “AKH-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean actualisation.
How do you pronounce achtáil in Irish?
Achtáil is said like “AKH-tawl” (IPA /ˈaxt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does achtáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for achtáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does achtáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Achtáil can mean enactment or actualisation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does achtáil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an achtáil (the enactment), a hachtáil (her enactment), a n-achtáil (their enactment).
How is achtáil related to acht?
Acht means an act of parliament, and achtáil is the verb and verbal noun meaning to enact or the enactment of such an act.
