Reform in Irish (Athleasú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for reform?

The Irish for reform is athleasú (pronounced “AH-lass-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean re-dressing.

Q: Does athleasú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Athleasú can mean reform or re-dressing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “reform” in Irish

Irish:: athleasú
English:: reform, re-dressing
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “AH-lass-oo” /ˈahˌlʲasuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: athleasaithe, an athleasaithe (e.g. plean athleasaithe, reform plan)

What does “athleasú” mean?

“Athleasú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

reform: The act of reforming or improving a system, institution or practice; verbal noun of athleasaigh.Also: Reformation, reforming, amendment.

1 other meaning: re-dressing

2re-dressing: The act of treating or fertilising land again, or re-dressing something; verbal noun of athleasaigh.Also: re-treatment, refertilising.

Other Irish words for reform: leasú (amendment), athchóiriú (reform)

“Athleasú” with the article

Here is athleasú after the article (an t-alt).

an t-athleasú

the reform

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Athleasú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using athleasú, the Irish word for reform.

Tá athleasú ag teastáil ón gcóras sláinte.

The health system needs reform.

Thosaigh an rialtas ar an athleasú anuraidh.

The government began the reform last year.

Foilsíodh plean athleasaithe don earnáil oideachais.

A reform plan was published for the education sector.

Bhí sé i gceannas ar athleasú an dlí.

He led the reform of the law.

Ní aontaíonn gach duine leis an athleasú seo.

Not everyone agrees with this reform.

Labhair an tAire faoi athleasú cánach inniu.

The Minister spoke about tax reform today.

Is gá athleasú a dhéanamh ar an gcóras pinsean.

The pension system must be reformed.

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Reform in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for reform?

The Irish for reform is athleasú (pronounced “AH-lass-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean re-dressing.

How do you pronounce athleasú in Irish?

Athleasú is said like “AH-lass-oo” (IPA /ˈahˌlʲasuː/).

Does athleasú have a plural?

No plural form is given for athleasú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does athleasú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Athleasú can mean reform or re-dressing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does athleasú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athleasú (the reform), a hathleasú (her reform), a n-athleasú (their reform).

How does athleasú differ from leasú?

Leasú means an amendment or improvement, for example leasú bunreachta, while athleasú means a broader reform or reformation.

What is the Reformation in Irish?

The historical Protestant Reformation is usually called an Reifirméisean, though athleasú is used for reform generally.

Reform in Irish (Athleasú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage