HeyRuaHow to say “reforestation” in Irish
- Irish:
- athchoilltiú
- English:
- reforestation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-khwil-tyoo” /ˈahˌxəl̠ʲtʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- athchoilltithe, an athchoilltithe (e.g. clár athchoilltithe, reforestation programme)
What does “athchoilltiú” mean?
- reforestation
- The planting of trees again on land where forest used to grow; it is the verbal noun of the verb athchoilltigh.Also: reafforestation, replanting trees, forest regeneration.
“Athchoilltiú” with the article
Here is athchoilltiú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-athchoilltiú
the reforestation
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Athchoilltiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athchoilltiú, the Irish word for reforestation.
Tá athchoilltiú ag tarlú ar an sliabh sin anois.
Reforestation is happening on that mountain now.
Thosaigh an t-athchoilltiú anseo deich mbliana ó shin.
The reforestation here began ten years ago.
Fuair an feirmeoir deontas athchoilltithe ón Stát.
The farmer got a reforestation grant from the State.
Is maith an rud é athchoilltiú don dúlra.
Reforestation is a good thing for nature.
Bhí ról lárnach ag an gcomhairle san athchoilltiú.
The council played a central role in the reforestation.
Tá sé deacair athchoilltiú a dhéanamh ar thalamh portaigh.
It is difficult to reforest bogland.
Labhair an t-aire faoi thábhacht an athchoilltithe.
The minister spoke about the importance of reforestation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Reforestation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reforestation?
The Irish for reforestation is athchoilltiú (pronounced “AH-khwil-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athchoilltiú in Irish?
Athchoilltiú is said like “AH-khwil-tyoo” (IPA /ˈahˌxəl̠ʲtʲuː/).
Does athchoilltiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for athchoilltiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athchoilltiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athchoilltiú (the reforestation), a hathchoilltiú (her reforestation), a n-athchoilltiú (their reforestation).
What is the opposite of athchoilltiú?
The opposite is dífhoraoisiú, deforestation, the clearing of forest from land.
