HeyRuaHow to say “reappointment” in Irish
- Irish:
- athcheapadh
- English:
- reappointment, recasting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athcheap, to reappoint (ag athcheapadh, reappointing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hyap-uh” /ˈahˌçapˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- athcheaptha, an athcheaptha (e.g. téarma an athcheaptha, the term of the reappointment)
What does “athcheapadh” mean?
“Athcheapadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reappointment
- The act of appointing someone again to a post or office; verbal noun of the verb athcheap.Also: reappointing, reinstatement.
1 other meaning: recasting
- 2recasting
- The act of reshaping or recomposing something, such as a text or plan; verbal noun of athcheap.Also: reshaping, reformulation.
“Athcheapadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, athcheapadh means reappointing: it is the verbal noun of the verb athcheap (to reappoint). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athcheapadh” with the article
Here is athcheapadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Athcheapadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athcheapadh, the Irish word for reappointment.
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Reappointment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reappointment?
The Irish for reappointment is athcheapadh (pronounced “AH-hyap-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean recasting.
How do you pronounce athcheapadh in Irish?
Athcheapadh is said like “AH-hyap-uh” (IPA /ˈahˌçapˠə/).
Does athcheapadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for athcheapadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does athcheapadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athcheapadh can mean reappointment or recasting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athcheapadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athcheapadh (the reappointment), a hathcheapadh (her reappointment), a n-athcheapadh (their reappointment).
How is athcheapadh related to ceapadh?
It is formed from ceapadh, appointment, with the prefix ath- meaning again, so athcheapadh is appointment again, reappointment.
