HeyRuaHow to say “relay” in Irish
- Irish:
- athsheachadán
- English:
- relay
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hyakh-uh-dawn” /ˈahˌçaxəd̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- athsheachadáin (relays)
- Genitive singular:
- athsheachadáin, an athsheachadáin (e.g. cumhacht an athsheachadáin, the power of the relay)
- Genitive plural:
- athsheachadán, na n-athsheachadán (e.g. líonra na n-athsheachadán, the network of the relays)
What does “athsheachadán” mean?
- relay
- A device or station that receives a signal and passes it on, such as an electrical relay or a relay transmitter.Also: relay station, repeater, relay transmitter.
“Athsheachadán” with the article
The plural of relay in Irish is athsheachadáin. Here is athsheachadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athsheachadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athsheachadán, the Irish word for relay.
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Relay in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for relay?
The Irish for relay is athsheachadán (pronounced “AH-hyakh-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athsheachadáin.
How do you pronounce athsheachadán in Irish?
Athsheachadán is said like “AH-hyakh-uh-dawn” (IPA /ˈahˌçaxəd̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of relay in Irish?
The plural of athsheachadán is athsheachadáin; with the article, na hathsheachadáin means “the relays”. The genitive plural is athsheachadán, as in líonra na n-athsheachadán (the network of the relays).
Why does athsheachadán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athsheachadán (the relay), a hathsheachadán (her relay), a n-athsheachadán (their relay), na hathsheachadáin (the relays).
How is 'athsheachadán' formed?
It comes from the prefix 'ath-' (re-, again) and 'seachadán', from 'seachadadh' (passing on, delivery), so it is literally a 're-passer' of signals.
