HeyRuaHow to say “redevelopment” in Irish
- Irish:
- athfhorbairt
- English:
- redevelopment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athfhorbair, to redevelop (ag athfhorbairt, redeveloping)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hor-ber-tch” /ˈahˌɔɾˠəbˠəɾˠtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- athfhorbartha, na hathfhorbartha (e.g. plean athfhorbartha, redevelopment plan)
What does “athfhorbairt” mean?
- redevelopment
- The act of developing an area, site or building again, especially rebuilding or renewing it.Also: regeneration, rebuilding, urban renewal.
“Athfhorbairt” as a verbal noun
After ag, athfhorbairt means redeveloping: it is the verbal noun of the verb athfhorbair (to redevelop). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athfhorbairt” with the article
Here is athfhorbairt after the article (an t-alt).
“Athfhorbairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athfhorbairt, the Irish word for redevelopment.
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Redevelopment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for redevelopment?
The Irish for redevelopment is athfhorbairt (pronounced “AH-hor-ber-tch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce athfhorbairt in Irish?
Athfhorbairt is said like “AH-hor-ber-tch” (IPA /ˈahˌɔɾˠəbˠəɾˠtʲ/).
Does athfhorbairt have a plural?
No plural form is given for athfhorbairt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athfhorbairt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athfhorbairt (the redevelopment), a hathfhorbairt (her redevelopment), a n-athfhorbairt (their redevelopment).
How is 'athfhorbairt' related to 'forbairt'?
It is 'forbairt' (development) with the prefix 'ath-' meaning 're-', which lenites the f, so 'athfhorbairt' means redevelopment.
