HeyRuaHow to say “recurrence” in Irish
- Irish:
- athfhilleadh
- English:
- recurrence, reflex, refolding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athfhill, to recur (ag athfhilleadh, recurring)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-il-uh” /ˈahɪlʲə/
- Plural:
- athfhillteacha (recurrences)
- Genitive singular:
- athfhillidh, an athfhillidh (e.g. baol an athfhillidh, the risk of recurrence)
- Genitive plural:
- athfhillteacha, na n-athfhillteacha (e.g. minicíocht na n-athfhillteacha, the frequency of the recurrences)
What does “athfhilleadh” mean?
“Athfhilleadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recurrence
- The act of coming back or happening again; it is the verbal noun of the verb athfhill.Also: return, relapse, recurring.
2 other meanings: reflex or refolding
- 2reflex
- An automatic reaction of the body to something, done without thinking.Also: reflex action, conditioned reflex.
- 3refolding
- The act of folding something a second time or folding it back.Also: second folding, folding back.
“Athfhilleadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, athfhilleadh means recurring: it is the verbal noun of the verb athfhill (to recur). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athfhilleadh” with the article
The plural of recurrence in Irish is athfhillteacha. Here is athfhilleadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athfhilleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athfhilleadh, the Irish word for recurrence.
Other nouns in Irish
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Recurrence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recurrence?
The Irish for recurrence is athfhilleadh (pronounced “AH-il-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athfhillteacha. Depending on context it can also mean reflex or refolding.
How do you pronounce athfhilleadh in Irish?
Athfhilleadh is said like “AH-il-uh” (IPA /ˈahɪlʲə/).
What is the plural of recurrence in Irish?
The plural of athfhilleadh is athfhillteacha; with the article, na hathfhillteacha means “the recurrences”. The genitive plural is athfhillteacha, as in minicíocht na n-athfhillteacha (the frequency of the recurrences).
Does athfhilleadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athfhilleadh can mean recurrence, reflex or refolding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athfhilleadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athfhilleadh (the recurrence), a hathfhilleadh (her recurrence), a n-athfhilleadh (their recurrence), na hathfhillteacha (the recurrences).
How is athfhilleadh different from filleadh?
Filleadh is the ordinary word for returning or folding, while athfhilleadh adds ath- 'again', giving recurrence, refolding, or in physiology a reflex.
