HeyRuaHow to say “rearrangement” in Irish
- Irish:
- athordú
- English:
- rearrangement, repeat order
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hor-doo” /ˈahˌoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- athorduithe (rearrangements)
- Genitive singular:
- athordaithe, an athordaithe (e.g. le linn an athordaithe, during the rearrangement)
- Genitive plural:
- athorduithe, na n-athorduithe (e.g. toradh na n-athorduithe, the result of the rearrangements)
What does “athordú” mean?
“Athordú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rearrangement
- The act of putting things into a different order; verbal noun of the verb athordaigh.Also: reordering, rearranging, reorganisation.
1 other meaning: repeat order
- 2repeat order
- A second or further order for the same goods from a supplier.Also: reorder, reordering.
“Athordú” with the article
The plural of rearrangement in Irish is athorduithe. Here is athordú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athordú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athordú, the Irish word for rearrangement.
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Rearrangement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rearrangement?
The Irish for rearrangement is athordú (pronounced “AH-hor-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athorduithe. Depending on context it can also mean repeat order.
How do you pronounce athordú in Irish?
Athordú is said like “AH-hor-doo” (IPA /ˈahˌoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of rearrangement in Irish?
The plural of athordú is athorduithe; with the article, na hathorduithe means “the rearrangements”. The genitive plural is athorduithe, as in toradh na n-athorduithe (the result of the rearrangements).
Does athordú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athordú can mean rearrangement or repeat order, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athordú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athordú (the rearrangement), a hathordú (her rearrangement), a n-athordú (their rearrangement), na hathorduithe (the rearrangements).
How is athordú different from ordú?
Ordú is an order or command, while athordú, with the prefix ath- meaning 're-', is a reordering or a repeat order.
