HeyRuaHow to say “recitation” in Irish
- Irish:
- aithriseoireacht
- English:
- recitation, mimicry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-rish-or-ukht” /ˈahɾʲiʃoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- aithriseoireachta, na haithriseoireachta (e.g. comórtas aithriseoireachta, recitation competition)
What does “aithriseoireacht” mean?
“Aithriseoireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recitation
- The practice or art of reciting poems, stories or passages aloud from memory.Also: reciting, recital, declamation.
1 other meaning: mimicry
- 2mimicry
- The act of imitating or mimicking the way other people speak or behave.Also: mimicking, imitation, impersonation.
Other Irish words for recitation: aithris (recitation)
“Aithriseoireacht” with the article
Here is aithriseoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Aithriseoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aithriseoireacht, the Irish word for recitation.
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Recitation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recitation?
The Irish for recitation is aithriseoireacht (pronounced “AH-rish-or-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mimicry.
How do you pronounce aithriseoireacht in Irish?
Aithriseoireacht is said like “AH-rish-or-ukht” (IPA /ˈahɾʲiʃoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does aithriseoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for aithriseoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aithriseoireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aithriseoireacht can mean recitation or mimicry, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aithriseoireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aithriseoireacht (the recitation), a haithriseoireacht (her recitation), a n-aithriseoireacht (their recitation).
How is 'aithriseoireacht' different from 'aithris'?
'Aithris' is the basic noun for imitation or recitation (and the verbal noun of 'aithris'), while 'aithriseoireacht' is the habitual activity or art of reciting or mimicking, as done by an 'aithriseoir'.
