HeyRuaHow to say “rearrangement” in Irish
- Irish:
- athshocrú
- English:
- rearrangement, resettlement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athshocraigh, to resettle (ag athshocrú, resettling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hok-roo” /ˈahˌhɔkɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- athshocruithe (rearrangements)
- Genitive singular:
- athshocraithe, an athshocraithe (e.g. tar éis an athshocraithe, after the rearrangement)
- Genitive plural:
- athshocruithe, na n-athshocruithe (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na n-athshocruithe, the implementation of the rearrangements)
What does “athshocrú” mean?
“Athshocrú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rearrangement
- The act of arranging or settling something again in a new way; verbal noun of the verb athshocraigh.Also: readjustment, resettlement, rescheduling.
1 other meaning: resettlement
- 2resettlement
- The settling of people again in a new place or home.Also: relocation, rehousing.
“Athshocrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, athshocrú means resettling: it is the verbal noun of the verb athshocraigh (to resettle). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athshocrú” with the article
The plural of rearrangement in Irish is athshocruithe. Here is athshocrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athshocrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athshocrú, the Irish word for rearrangement.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rearrangement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rearrangement?
The Irish for rearrangement is athshocrú (pronounced “AH-hok-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athshocruithe. Depending on context it can also mean resettlement.
How do you pronounce athshocrú in Irish?
Athshocrú is said like “AH-hok-roo” (IPA /ˈahˌhɔkɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of rearrangement in Irish?
The plural of athshocrú is athshocruithe; with the article, na hathshocruithe means “the rearrangements”. The genitive plural is athshocruithe, as in cur i bhfeidhm na n-athshocruithe (the implementation of the rearrangements).
Does athshocrú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athshocrú can mean rearrangement or resettlement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athshocrú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athshocrú (the rearrangement), a hathshocrú (her rearrangement), a n-athshocrú (their rearrangement), na hathshocruithe (the rearrangements).
How is athshocrú related to socrú?
Athshocrú is socrú (arrangement, settlement) with the prefix ath- meaning 're-', so it means a re-arrangement or resettlement.
