HeyRuaHow to say “redistribution” in Irish
- Irish:
- athdháileadh
- English:
- redistribution
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athdháil, to redistribute (ag athdháileadh, redistributing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-ghaw-lyuh” /ˈahɣɑːlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- athdháilte, an athdháilte (e.g. polasaí athdháilte, redistribution policy)
What does “athdháileadh” mean?
- redistribution
- The act of sharing out or allocating something again in a different way; the verbal noun of athdháil.Also: reallocation, redistributing, reapportionment.
“Athdháileadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, athdháileadh means redistributing: it is the verbal noun of the verb athdháil (to redistribute). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athdháileadh” with the article
Here is athdháileadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Athdháileadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athdháileadh, the Irish word for redistribution.
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Redistribution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for redistribution?
The Irish for redistribution is athdháileadh (pronounced “AH-ghaw-lyuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athdháileadh in Irish?
Athdháileadh is said like “AH-ghaw-lyuh” (IPA /ˈahɣɑːlʲə/).
Does athdháileadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for athdháileadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athdháileadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athdháileadh (the redistribution), a hathdháileadh (her redistribution), a n-athdháileadh (their redistribution).
How is athdháileadh different from dáileadh?
Dáileadh means distribution, while athdháileadh, with the prefix ath- meaning 're-', means redistribution or distributing again.
