HeyRuaHow to say “reform” in Irish
- Irish:
- athchóiriú
- English:
- reform, renovation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athchóirigh, to renovate (ag athchóiriú, renovating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-khoh-ree-oo” /ˈahxoːɾʲuː/
- Plural:
- athchóirithe (reforms)
- Genitive singular:
- athchóirithe, an athchóirithe (e.g. costas an athchóirithe, the cost of the reform)
- Genitive plural:
- athchóirithe, na n-athchóirithe (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na n-athchóirithe, the implementation of the reforms)
What does “athchóiriú” mean?
“Athchóiriú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reform
- The act of changing a system or institution to improve it; verbal noun of athchóirigh.Also: Reformation, restructuring.
1 other meaning: renovation
- 2renovation
- The repairing and restoring of a building or object to good condition; verbal noun of athchóirigh.Also: refurbishment, restoration, repair.
Other Irish words for reform: leasú (amendment)
“Athchóiriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, athchóiriú means renovating: it is the verbal noun of the verb athchóirigh (to renovate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athchóiriú” with the article
The plural of reform in Irish is athchóirithe. Here is athchóiriú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athchóiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athchóiriú, the Irish word for reform.
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Reform in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reform?
The Irish for reform is athchóiriú (pronounced “AH-khoh-ree-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athchóirithe. Depending on context it can also mean renovation.
How do you pronounce athchóiriú in Irish?
Athchóiriú is said like “AH-khoh-ree-oo” (IPA /ˈahxoːɾʲuː/).
What is the plural of reform in Irish?
The plural of athchóiriú is athchóirithe; with the article, na hathchóirithe means “the reforms”. The genitive plural is athchóirithe, as in cur i bhfeidhm na n-athchóirithe (the implementation of the reforms).
Does athchóiriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athchóiriú can mean reform or renovation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athchóiriú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athchóiriú (the reform), a hathchóiriú (her reform), a n-athchóiriú (their reform), na hathchóirithe (the reforms).
What is the difference between athchóiriú and leasú?
Athchóiriú is broad reform or renovation, while leasú usually means an amendment, as in leasú ar an mBunreacht.
