HeyRuaHow to say “re-enactment” in Irish
- Irish:
- athachtú
- English:
- re-enactment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hakh-too” /ˈahaxt̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- athachtaithe, an athachtaithe (e.g. tar éis athachtaithe an dlí, after the re-enactment of the law)
What does “athachtú” mean?
- re-enactment
- The act of enacting a law or measure again; the verbal noun of the verb athachtaigh.Also: re-enacting, enacting again.
“Athachtú” with the article
Here is athachtú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-athachtú
the re-enactment
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Athachtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athachtú, the Irish word for re-enactment.
Moladh athachtú an dlí sa Dáil.
The re-enactment of the law was proposed in the Dáil.
Tá gá le hathachtú na reachtaíochta seo.
This legislation needs to be re-enacted.
Cuireadh an t-athachtú siar go dtí an fómhar.
The re-enactment was postponed until the autumn.
Rinne an tAire cás ar son athachtaithe an Achta.
The Minister made a case for re-enacting the Act.
Ní raibh aon athrú san athachtú.
There was no change in the re-enactment.
Is éard atá i gceist ná athachtú gan leasú.
What is involved is re-enactment without amendment.
Cuireann an bille athachtú forálacha áirithe i bhfeidhm.
The bill provides for the re-enactment of certain provisions.
Other nouns in Irish
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Re-enactment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for re-enactment?
The Irish for re-enactment is athachtú (pronounced “AH-hakh-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athachtú in Irish?
Athachtú is said like “AH-hakh-too” (IPA /ˈahaxt̪ˠuː/).
Does athachtú have a plural?
No plural form is given for athachtú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athachtú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athachtú (the re-enactment), a hathachtú (her re-enactment), a n-athachtú (their re-enactment).
Does 'athachtú' mean a historical re-enactment, like a staged battle?
No, athachtú is a legal term for enacting a law again. A staged dramatic re-enactment is usually athléiriú.
