HeyRuaHow to say “regeneration” in Irish
- Irish:
- athghiniúint
- English:
- regeneration, rebirth
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athghin, to regenerate (ag athghiniúint, regenerating)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-yin-yoo-int” /ˈahˌjɪnʲuːnʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- athghiniúna, na hathghiniúna (e.g. clár athghiniúna, regeneration programme)
What does “athghiniúint” mean?
“Athghiniúint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- regeneration
- The process of being formed or grown again, as of tissue, a forest or a run-down area.Also: renewal, regrowth.
1 other meaning: rebirth
- 2rebirth
- Spiritual rebirth or being born again, especially in a religious sense.Also: regeneration, new birth.
“Athghiniúint” as a verbal noun
After ag, athghiniúint means regenerating: it is the verbal noun of the verb athghin (to regenerate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athghiniúint” with the article
Here is athghiniúint after the article (an t-alt).
“Athghiniúint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athghiniúint, the Irish word for regeneration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Regeneration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regeneration?
The Irish for regeneration is athghiniúint (pronounced “AH-yin-yoo-int”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean rebirth.
How do you pronounce athghiniúint in Irish?
Athghiniúint is said like “AH-yin-yoo-int” (IPA /ˈahˌjɪnʲuːnʲtʲ/).
Does athghiniúint have a plural?
No plural form is given for athghiniúint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does athghiniúint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athghiniúint can mean regeneration or rebirth, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athghiniúint sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athghiniúint (the regeneration), a hathghiniúint (her regeneration), a n-athghiniúint (their regeneration).
How is athghiniúint different from athbheochan?
Athghiniúint means regeneration or regrowth, while athbheochan means revival, as in athbheochan na Gaeilge.
