Re-creation in Irish (Athchruthú): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for re-creation?

The Irish for re-creation is athchruthú (pronounced “AH-khroo-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean transformation.

Q: Does athchruthú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Athchruthú can mean re-creation or transformation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “re-creation” in Irish

Irish:: athchruthú
English:: re-creation, transformation
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: athchruthaigh, to recreate (ag athchruthú, recreating)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “AH-khroo-hoo” /ˈahˌxɾˠʊhuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: athchruthaithe, an athchruthaithe (e.g. obair athchruthaithe, work of re-creation)

What does “athchruthú” mean?

“Athchruthú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

re-creation: The act of creating or forming something again; verbal noun of athchruthaigh.Also: recreation, reconstruction, re-forming, reproduction.

1 other meaning: transformation

2transformation: The act of changing something into a new shape or form.Also: transfiguration, reshaping.

“Athchruthú” as a verbal noun

After ag, athchruthú means recreating: it is the verbal noun of the verb athchruthaigh (to recreate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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athchruthúverbal noun

ag athchruthúrecreating

“Athchruthú” with the article

Here is athchruthú after the article (an t-alt).

an t-athchruthú

the re-creation

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Athchruthú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using athchruthú, the Irish word for re-creation.

Is athchruthú iomlán ar an seanscéal é an scannán.

The film is a complete re-creation of the old story.

Thosaigh athchruthú an bhaile tar éis an chogaidh.

The rebuilding of the town began after the war.

Ghlac próiseas an athchruthaithe trí bliana.

The process of re-creation took three years.

Bhí athchruthú an tseomra go hiontach ar fad.

The re-creation of the room was really wonderful.

Táimid ag obair ar athchruthú an tseanchaisleáin.

We are working on recreating the old castle.

Rinne siad athchruthú ar an gcath sa pháirc.

They staged a re-enactment of the battle in the field.

Is ealaín athchruthaithe é an t-aistriúchán, dar leis.

Translation is an art of re-creation, in his view.

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Re-creation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for re-creation?

The Irish for re-creation is athchruthú (pronounced “AH-khroo-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean transformation.

How do you pronounce athchruthú in Irish?

Athchruthú is said like “AH-khroo-hoo” (IPA /ˈahˌxɾˠʊhuː/).

Does athchruthú have a plural?

No plural form is given for athchruthú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does athchruthú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Athchruthú can mean re-creation or transformation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does athchruthú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athchruthú (the re-creation), a hathchruthú (her re-creation), a n-athchruthú (their re-creation).

Does athchruthú mean 'recreation' in the sense of leisure?

No, athchruthú means re-creating something; leisure or recreation is caitheamh aimsire or áineas.

Re-creation in Irish (Athchruthú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage