HeyRuaHow to say “new year” in Irish
- Irish:
- athbhliain
- English:
- new year
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-vleen” /ˈahˌvʲlʲiənʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- athbhliana, na hathbhliana (e.g. tús na hathbhliana, the beginning of the new year)
What does “athbhliain” mean?
- new year
- The coming or following year, especially the year just about to begin.Also: next year, coming year, following year.
“Athbhliain” with the article
Here is athbhliain after the article (an t-alt).
“Athbhliain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athbhliain, the Irish word for new year.
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Phrases with “athbhliain”
New year in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for new year?
The Irish for new year is athbhliain (pronounced “AH-vleen”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce athbhliain in Irish?
Athbhliain is said like “AH-vleen” (IPA /ˈahˌvʲlʲiənʲ/).
Does athbhliain have a plural?
No plural form is given for athbhliain in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athbhliain sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athbhliain (the new year), a hathbhliain (her new year), a n-athbhliain (their new year).
How do I say Happy New Year in Irish?
The usual greeting is 'Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit!', or 'Bliain nua shona duit!'.
Is 'athbhliain' the same as 'Lá Caille'?
No: 'athbhliain' is the coming year itself, while 'Lá Caille' (or 'Lá Coille') is New Year's Day, 1 January.
