HeyRuaHow to say “reconsideration” in Irish
- Irish:
- athsmaoineamh
- English:
- reconsideration, second thought
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athsmaoinigh, to reconsider (ag athsmaoineamh, reconsidering)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-smee-nyuv” /ˈahˌsˠmˠiːnʲəw/
- Plural:
- athsmaointe (reconsiderations)
- Genitive singular:
- athsmaoinimh, an athsmaoinimh (e.g. tréimhse athsmaoinimh, a period of reconsideration)
- Genitive plural:
- athsmaointe, na n-athsmaointe (e.g. tréimhse na n-athsmaointe, the period of second thoughts)
What does “athsmaoineamh” mean?
“Athsmaoineamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reconsideration
- Thinking about something again, especially in order to change a decision or opinion; the verbal noun of athsmaoinigh.Also: second thought, rethink, rethinking.
1 other meaning: second thought
- 2second thought
- A changed opinion or doubt that comes after thinking about something again.Also: afterthought, change of mind.
Other Irish words for reconsideration: athmhachnamh (reconsideration)
“Athsmaoineamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, athsmaoineamh means reconsidering: it is the verbal noun of the verb athsmaoinigh (to reconsider). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athsmaoineamh” with the article
The plural of reconsideration in Irish is athsmaointe. Here is athsmaoineamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athsmaoineamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athsmaoineamh, the Irish word for reconsideration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Reconsideration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reconsideration?
The Irish for reconsideration is athsmaoineamh (pronounced “AH-smee-nyuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athsmaointe. Depending on context it can also mean second thought.
How do you pronounce athsmaoineamh in Irish?
Athsmaoineamh is said like “AH-smee-nyuv” (IPA /ˈahˌsˠmˠiːnʲəw/).
What is the plural of reconsideration in Irish?
The plural of athsmaoineamh is athsmaointe; with the article, na hathsmaointe means “the reconsiderations”. The genitive plural is athsmaointe, as in tréimhse na n-athsmaointe (the period of second thoughts).
Does athsmaoineamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athsmaoineamh can mean reconsideration or second thought, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athsmaoineamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athsmaoineamh (the reconsideration), a hathsmaoineamh (her reconsideration), a n-athsmaoineamh (their reconsideration), na hathsmaointe (the reconsiderations).
How do I say 'on second thoughts' in Irish?
Use 'ar athsmaoineamh', for example 'Ar athsmaoineamh, fanfaidh mé.' (On second thoughts, I'll stay.)
How is it different from 'smaoineamh'?
'Smaoineamh' is simply a thought or thinking, while 'athsmaoineamh' adds 'ath-' (re-, again) and means rethinking or reconsideration.
