HeyRuaHow to say “refilling” in Irish
- Irish:
- athlíonadh
- English:
- refilling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athlíon, to refill (ag athlíonadh, refilling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hlee-nuh” /ˈahˌlʲiːnˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- athlíonta, an athlíonta (e.g. le linn an athlíonta, during the refilling)
What does “athlíonadh” mean?
- refilling
- The act of filling something again; it is the verbal noun of the verb athlíon, to refill or replenish.Also: refill, replenishment, replenishing.
“Athlíonadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, athlíonadh means refilling: it is the verbal noun of the verb athlíon (to refill). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athlíonadh” with the article
Here is athlíonadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Athlíonadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athlíonadh, the Irish word for refilling.
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Refilling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for refilling?
The Irish for refilling is athlíonadh (pronounced “AH-hlee-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athlíonadh in Irish?
Athlíonadh is said like “AH-hlee-nuh” (IPA /ˈahˌlʲiːnˠə/).
Does athlíonadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for athlíonadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athlíonadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athlíonadh (the refilling), a hathlíonadh (her refilling), a n-athlíonadh (their refilling).
How is athlíonadh related to líonadh?
Athlíonadh is líonadh, filling, with the prefix ath- meaning again, so it means refilling. The same prefix appears in words like athdhéanamh, redoing.
