HeyRuaHow to say “recovery” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisghabháil
- English:
- recovery, retrogression
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-gaw-wawl” /ˈaʃˌɣaːwaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- aisghabhálacha (recoveries)
- Genitive singular:
- aisghabhála, na haisghabhála (e.g. próiseas na haisghabhála, the recovery process)
- Genitive plural:
- aisghabhálacha, na n-aisghabhálacha (e.g. líon na n-aisghabhálacha, the number of recoveries)
What does “aisghabháil” mean?
“Aisghabháil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recovery
- The act of getting something back into your possession, such as money, property or data; the verbal noun of aisghabh.Also: retrieval, repossession, recovering, retaking.
“Aisghabháil” with the article
The plural of recovery in Irish is aisghabhálacha. Here is aisghabháil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aisghabháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aisghabháil, the Irish word for recovery.
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Recovery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recovery?
The Irish for recovery is aisghabháil (pronounced “ASH-gaw-wawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aisghabhálacha. Depending on context it can also mean retrogression.
How do you pronounce aisghabháil in Irish?
Aisghabháil is said like “ASH-gaw-wawl” (IPA /ˈaʃˌɣaːwaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of recovery in Irish?
The plural of aisghabháil is aisghabhálacha; with the article, na haisghabhálacha means “the recoveries”. The genitive plural is aisghabhálacha, as in líon na n-aisghabhálacha (the number of recoveries).
Does aisghabháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aisghabháil can mean recovery or retrogression, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aisghabháil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aisghabháil (the recovery), a haisghabháil (her recovery), a n-aisghabháil (their recovery), na haisghabhálacha (the recoveries).
Is 'aisghabháil' used for recovering from an illness?
No, for recovery of health use 'téarnamh' or 'biseach'; 'aisghabháil' means getting back possession of something, as in 'aisghabháil an airgid'.
