HeyRuaHow to say “reconsideration” in Irish
- Irish:
- athmhachnamh
- English:
- reconsideration
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ah-VAKH-nuv” /ˈaˌwaxnˠəw/
- Genitive singular:
- athmhachnaimh, an athmhachnaimh (e.g. tréimhse athmhachnaimh, a period of reconsideration)
What does “athmhachnamh” mean?
- reconsideration
- The act of thinking again about something, especially a decision, in order to change or confirm it.Also: second thought, rethink, reflection.
Other Irish words for reconsideration: athsmaoineamh (reconsideration)
“Athmhachnamh” with the article
Here is athmhachnamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Athmhachnamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athmhachnamh, the Irish word for reconsideration.
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Reconsideration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reconsideration?
The Irish for reconsideration is athmhachnamh (pronounced “ah-VAKH-nuv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athmhachnamh in Irish?
Athmhachnamh is said like “ah-VAKH-nuv” (IPA /ˈaˌwaxnˠəw/).
Does athmhachnamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for athmhachnamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athmhachnamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athmhachnamh (the reconsideration), a hathmhachnamh (her reconsideration), a n-athmhachnamh (their reconsideration).
How do I say 'I reconsidered it' in Irish?
Use 'athmhachnamh a dhéanamh ar': Rinne mé athmhachnamh air.
How is 'athmhachnamh' related to 'machnamh'?
It is 'machnamh' (reflection, thought) with the prefix 'ath-' meaning 'again', so it means thinking something over again.
