Rearrangement in Irish (Atheagar): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for rearrangement?

The Irish for rearrangement is atheagar (pronounced “AH-hyag-ur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean new edition.

Q: Does atheagar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Atheagar can mean rearrangement or new edition, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “rearrangement” in Irish

Irish:: atheagar
English:: rearrangement, new edition
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “AH-hyag-ur” /ˈahˌaɡəɾ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: atheagair, an atheagair (e.g. le linn an atheagair, during the rearrangement)

What does “atheagar” mean?

“Atheagar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

rearrangement: The act of arranging or organising something again in a different way.Also: reorganisation, reorganization, reshuffle.

1 other meaning: new edition

2new edition: A revised version of a text, especially a re-edited edition of a book.Also: revised edition, recension, re-editing.

“Atheagar” with the article

Here is atheagar after the article (an t-alt).

an t-atheagar

the rearrangement

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Atheagar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using atheagar, the Irish word for rearrangement.

Tá atheagar á chur ar an oifig.

The office is being reorganised.

Rinne siad atheagar ar an rang inné.

They rearranged the classroom yesterday.

Is gá atheagar iomlán a dhéanamh ar an gcóras.

The system needs a complete reorganisation.

Tháinig an t-atheagar i bhfeidhm anuraidh.

The reorganisation came into effect last year.

Ní raibh éinne sásta le torthaí an atheagair.

Nobody was happy with the results of the reorganisation.

Cuireadh atheagar ar an Rialtas an tseachtain seo.

The Government was reshuffled this week.

D'fhoilsigh siad atheagar nua den leabhar.

They published a new edition of the book.

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Rearrangement in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rearrangement?

The Irish for rearrangement is atheagar (pronounced “AH-hyag-ur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean new edition.

How do you pronounce atheagar in Irish?

Atheagar is said like “AH-hyag-ur” (IPA /ˈahˌaɡəɾ/).

Does atheagar have a plural?

No plural form is given for atheagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does atheagar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Atheagar can mean rearrangement or new edition, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does atheagar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-atheagar (the rearrangement), a hatheagar (her rearrangement), a n-atheagar (their rearrangement).

How do I say 'to reorganise something' with atheagar?

Use the phrase 'atheagar a chur ar', for example 'atheagar a chur ar an seomra', to rearrange the room.

How is atheagar related to eagar?

'Eagar' means arrangement or order, and the prefix 'ath-' means re-, so 'atheagar' is a rearrangement or re-editing.

Rearrangement in Irish (Atheagar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage