HeyRuaHow to say “reconciliation” in Irish
- Irish:
- athmhuintearas
- English:
- reconciliation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-wun-ter-uss” /ˈahˌwɪnʲtʲəɾˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- athmhuintearais, an athmhuintearais (e.g. próiseas an athmhuintearais, the reconciliation process)
What does “athmhuintearas” mean?
- reconciliation
- The act of becoming friends again or restoring good relations after a quarrel or conflict.Also: reconcilement, making up, restoring friendship.
“Athmhuintearas” with the article
Here is athmhuintearas after the article (an t-alt).
“Athmhuintearas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athmhuintearas, the Irish word for reconciliation.
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Reconciliation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reconciliation?
The Irish for reconciliation is athmhuintearas (pronounced “AH-wun-ter-uss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athmhuintearas in Irish?
Athmhuintearas is said like “AH-wun-ter-uss” (IPA /ˈahˌwɪnʲtʲəɾˠəsˠ/).
Does athmhuintearas have a plural?
No plural form is given for athmhuintearas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athmhuintearas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athmhuintearas (the reconciliation), a hathmhuintearas (her reconciliation), a n-athmhuintearas (their reconciliation).
How is athmhuintearas formed?
It is the prefix ath- (again) plus muintearas (friendliness, kinship), so it literally means renewed friendship.
How do I say 'they were reconciled'?
A common phrasing is 'Rinne siad athmhuintearas' or 'Tháinig athmhuintearas eatarthu'.
