HeyRuaHow to say “redirection” in Irish
- Irish:
- atreorú
- English:
- redirection, diversion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- atreoraigh, to redirect (ag atreorú, redirecting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-ryohr-oo” /ˈat̪ʲɾʲoːɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- atreoruithe (redirections)
- Genitive singular:
- atreoraithe, an atreoraithe (e.g. comhartha atreoraithe, diversion sign)
- Genitive plural:
- atreoruithe, na n-atreoruithe (e.g. liosta na n-atreoruithe, the list of diversions)
What does “atreorú” mean?
“Atreorú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- redirection
- The act of sending something or someone in a different direction; the verbal noun of the verb atreoraigh.Also: diversion, redirecting, rerouting.
1 other meaning: diversion
- 2diversion
- A change of route for traffic or post, or a forwarding of mail or calls to another place.Also: detour, forwarding, traffic diversion.
“Atreorú” as a verbal noun
After ag, atreorú means redirecting: it is the verbal noun of the verb atreoraigh (to redirect). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Atreorú” with the article
The plural of redirection in Irish is atreoruithe. Here is atreorú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Atreorú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using atreorú, the Irish word for redirection.
Other nouns in Irish
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Redirection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for redirection?
The Irish for redirection is atreorú (pronounced “AT-ryohr-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is atreoruithe. Depending on context it can also mean diversion.
How do you pronounce atreorú in Irish?
Atreorú is said like “AT-ryohr-oo” (IPA /ˈat̪ʲɾʲoːɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of redirection in Irish?
The plural of atreorú is atreoruithe; with the article, na hatreoruithe means “the redirections”. The genitive plural is atreoruithe, as in liosta na n-atreoruithe (the list of diversions).
Does atreorú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Atreorú can mean redirection or diversion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does atreorú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-atreorú (the redirection), a hatreorú (her redirection), a n-atreorú (their redirection), na hatreoruithe (the redirections).
What verb is atreorú related to?
It is the verbal noun of atreoraigh, 'redirect', built from treoraigh 'guide, direct' with the prefix ath- 're-'.
