HeyRuaHow to say “enactment” in Irish
- Irish:
- achtú
- English:
- enactment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- achtaigh, to enact (ag achtú, enacting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-too” /ˈaxt̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- achtaithe, an achtaithe (e.g. dáta an achtaithe, date of the enactment)
What does “achtú” mean?
- enactment
- The act of making something into law; it is the verbal noun of the verb achtaigh (enact).Also: enacting, legislating, legislation.
“Achtú” as a verbal noun
After ag, achtú means enacting: it is the verbal noun of the verb achtaigh (to enact). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Achtú” with the article
Here is achtú after the article (an t-alt).
“Achtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using achtú, 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 achtú (pronounced “AKH-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce achtú in Irish?
Achtú is said like “AKH-too” (IPA /ˈaxt̪ˠuː/).
Does achtú have a plural?
No plural form is given for achtú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does achtú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-achtú (the enactment), a hachtú (her enactment), a n-achtú (their enactment).
What is the difference between 'achtú' and 'acht'?
'Acht' is the Act itself, a piece of legislation, while 'achtú' is the process of enacting it, as in 'achtú an Achta' (the enactment of the Act).
