HeyRuaHow to say “recount” in Irish
- Irish:
- athchomhaireamh
- English:
- recount
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athchomhair, to recount (ag athchomhaireamh, recounting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-khoh-uh-ruv” /ˈahˌxoːɾʲəw/
- Genitive singular:
- athchomhairimh, an athchomhairimh (e.g. toradh an athchomhairimh, result of the recount)
What does “athchomhaireamh” mean?
- recount
- A second or repeated count, especially of votes in an election.Also: re-count, vote recount, counting again.
“Athchomhaireamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, athchomhaireamh means recounting: it is the verbal noun of the verb athchomhair (to recount). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athchomhaireamh” with the article
Here is athchomhaireamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Athchomhaireamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athchomhaireamh, the Irish word for recount.
Other nouns in Irish
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Recount in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recount?
The Irish for recount is athchomhaireamh (pronounced “AH-khoh-uh-ruv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athchomhaireamh in Irish?
Athchomhaireamh is said like “AH-khoh-uh-ruv” (IPA /ˈahˌxoːɾʲəw/).
Does athchomhaireamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for athchomhaireamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athchomhaireamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athchomhaireamh (the recount), a hathchomhaireamh (her recount), a n-athchomhaireamh (their recount).
How is 'athchomhaireamh' related to 'comhaireamh'?
It is 'comhaireamh' (count, counting) with the prefix 'ath-' meaning 'again', so 'athchomhaireamh' is a recount.
