HeyRuaHow to say “re-election” in Irish
- Irish:
- atoghchán
- English:
- re-election
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-ow-khawn” /ˈat̪ˠəuxaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- atoghcháin, an atoghcháin (e.g. feachtas atoghcháin, re-election campaign)
What does “atoghchán” mean?
- re-election
- The act of electing someone again to the same office or position.Also: reelection, electing again.
“Atoghchán” with the article
Here is atoghchán after the article (an t-alt).
an t-atoghchán
the re-election
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Atoghchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using atoghchán, the Irish word for re-election.
Tá an t-uachtarán ag lorg atoghcháin.
The president is seeking re-election.
Bhuaigh sí atoghchán gan stró.
She won re-election easily.
Níl sé ag seasamh le haghaidh atoghcháin.
He is not standing for re-election.
Cuireadh tús leis an bhfeachtas atoghcháin inné.
The re-election campaign began yesterday.
Ba mhór an t-éacht a hatoghchán.
Her re-election was a great achievement.
Bhí an t-atoghchán níos deacra ná mar a ceapadh.
The re-election was harder than expected.
Labhair sé faoina atoghchán sa chomhairle.
He spoke about his re-election to the council.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Re-election in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for re-election?
The Irish for re-election is atoghchán (pronounced “AT-ow-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce atoghchán in Irish?
Atoghchán is said like “AT-ow-khawn” (IPA /ˈat̪ˠəuxaːnˠ/).
Does atoghchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for atoghchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does atoghchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-atoghchán (the re-election), a hatoghchán (her re-election), a n-atoghchán (their re-election).
How is 'atoghchán' different from 'toghchán'?
'Toghchán' is an election in general, while 'atoghchán' (with the prefix 'ath-', 'again') is the re-election of a particular person.
