HeyRuaHow to say “re-employment” in Irish
- Irish:
- athfhostú
- English:
- re-employment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athfhostaigh, to re-employ (ag athfhostú, re-employing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-ost-oo” /ˈahˌɔst̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- athfhostaithe, an athfhostaithe (e.g. scéim athfhostaithe, re-employment scheme)
What does “athfhostú” mean?
- re-employment
- The act of employing someone again; it is the verbal noun of the verb athfhostaigh, to re-employ.Also: re-engagement, rehiring, re-employing.
“Athfhostú” as a verbal noun
After ag, athfhostú means re-employing: it is the verbal noun of the verb athfhostaigh (to re-employ). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athfhostú” with the article
Here is athfhostú after the article (an t-alt).
“Athfhostú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athfhostú, the Irish word for re-employment.
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Re-employment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for re-employment?
The Irish for re-employment is athfhostú (pronounced “AH-ost-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athfhostú in Irish?
Athfhostú is said like “AH-ost-oo” (IPA /ˈahˌɔst̪ˠuː/).
Does athfhostú have a plural?
No plural form is given for athfhostú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athfhostú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athfhostú (the re-employment), a hathfhostú (her re-employment), a n-athfhostú (their re-employment).
How is athfhostú related to fostú?
Athfhostú is fostú, employment or hiring, with the prefix ath- meaning again, so it means employing someone again.
