HeyRuaHow to say “regression” in Irish
- Irish:
- aischéimniú
- English:
- regression, recession
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aischéimnigh, to regress (ag aischéimniú, regressing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-khay-min-oo” /ˈaʃˌçeːmʲənʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- aischéimnithe, an aischéimnithe (e.g. anailís aischéimnithe, regression analysis)
What does “aischéimniú” mean?
“Aischéimniú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- regression
- The act of going backwards or reverting to an earlier, less developed state; the verbal noun of aischéimnigh.Also: retrogression, going backwards, reversion.
1 other meaning: recession
- 2recession
- A decline or falling back, especially in economic activity.Also: decline, downturn.
“Aischéimniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, aischéimniú means regressing: it is the verbal noun of the verb aischéimnigh (to regress). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aischéimniú” with the article
Here is aischéimniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Aischéimniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aischéimniú, the Irish word for regression.
Other nouns in Irish
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Regression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regression?
The Irish for regression is aischéimniú (pronounced “ASH-khay-min-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean recession.
How do you pronounce aischéimniú in Irish?
Aischéimniú is said like “ASH-khay-min-oo” (IPA /ˈaʃˌçeːmʲənʲuː/).
Does aischéimniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for aischéimniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aischéimniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aischéimniú can mean regression or recession, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aischéimniú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aischéimniú (the regression), a haischéimniú (her regression), a n-aischéimniú (their regression).
How is aischéimniú different from cúlú?
Aischéimniú is a formal or technical word for regression or retrogression, while cúlú is the more general word for retreat or recession, as in cúlú eacnamaíochta.
