HeyRuaHow to say “redistribution” in Irish
- Irish:
- athroinnt
- English:
- redistribution
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-reen-t” /ˈahˌrˠiːn̠ʲtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- athroinnte, na hathroinnte (e.g. polasaí athroinnte, redistribution policy)
What does “athroinnt” mean?
- redistribution
- The act of dividing or sharing something out again, for example land, wealth or resources; verbal noun of the verb 'athroinn'.Also: redivision, reallocation, repartition.
“Athroinnt” with the article
Here is athroinnt after the article (an t-alt).
an athroinnt
the redistribution
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Athroinnt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athroinnt, the Irish word for redistribution.
Bhí athroinnt na talún ina ceist mhór fadó.
The redistribution of land was a big issue long ago.
Tá an rialtas ag moladh athroinnt saibhris.
The government is proposing a redistribution of wealth.
Chuir na feirmeoirí in aghaidh na hathroinnte.
The farmers opposed the redistribution.
Is gá athroinnt a dhéanamh ar an mbuiséad.
The budget needs to be redistributed.
Níor thaitin an athroinnt le gach duine.
Not everyone liked the redistribution.
Labhair sí faoi chúrsaí athroinnte ag an gcruinniú.
She spoke about redistribution at the meeting.
Tharla athroinnt cumhachta i ndiaidh an toghcháin.
A redistribution of power happened after the election.
Other nouns in Irish
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Redistribution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for redistribution?
The Irish for redistribution is athroinnt (pronounced “AH-reen-t”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce athroinnt in Irish?
Athroinnt is said like “AH-reen-t” (IPA /ˈahˌrˠiːn̠ʲtʲ/).
Does athroinnt have a plural?
No plural form is given for athroinnt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athroinnt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athroinnt (the redistribution), a hathroinnt (her redistribution), a n-athroinnt (their redistribution).
How is 'athroinnt' different from 'roinnt'?
'Roinnt' means dividing or sharing, and also 'some'; the prefix 'ath-' adds 're-', so 'athroinnt' means dividing again, redistribution.
