HeyRuaHow to say “re-establishment” in Irish
- Irish:
- athbhunú
- English:
- re-establishment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athbhunaigh, to re-establish (ag athbhunú, re-establishing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-voo-noo” /ˈahˌwʊnuː/
- Genitive singular:
- athbhunaithe, an athbhunaithe (e.g. comóradh athbhunaithe an chumainn, celebration of the re-establishment of the society)
What does “athbhunú” mean?
- re-establishment
- The act of setting something up again after it has ceased to exist; verbal noun of the verb athbhunaigh.Also: refounding, restoration, re-establishing.
“Athbhunú” as a verbal noun
After ag, athbhunú means re-establishing: it is the verbal noun of the verb athbhunaigh (to re-establish). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athbhunú” with the article
Here is athbhunú after the article (an t-alt).
“Athbhunú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athbhunú, the Irish word for re-establishment.
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Re-establishment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for re-establishment?
The Irish for re-establishment is athbhunú (pronounced “AH-voo-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athbhunú in Irish?
Athbhunú is said like “AH-voo-noo” (IPA /ˈahˌwʊnuː/).
Does athbhunú have a plural?
No plural form is given for athbhunú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athbhunú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athbhunú (the re-establishment), a hathbhunú (her re-establishment), a n-athbhunú (their re-establishment).
How does athbhunú differ from athbheochan?
Athbhunú means setting up an organisation or institution again, while athbheochan means revival, as in athbheochan na Gaeilge.
