HeyRuaHow to say “renewal” in Irish
- Irish:
- athnuachan
- English:
- renewal, renovation, rejuvenation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athnuaigh, to renew (ag athnuachan, renewing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-noo-uh-khuhn” /ˈahˌn̪ˠuəxən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- athnuachaintí (renewals)
- Genitive singular:
- athnuachana, na hathnuachana (e.g. dáta na hathnuachana, the renewal date)
- Genitive plural:
- athnuachaintí, na n-athnuachaintí (e.g. líon na n-athnuachaintí, the number of renewals)
What does “athnuachan” mean?
“Athnuachan” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- renewal
- The act of renewing something, such as a licence, contract or subscription; verbal noun of athnuaigh.Also: renewing, extension.
2 other meanings: renovation or rejuvenation
- 2renovation
- The act of restoring or making something new again, such as a building or an area.Also: restoration, regeneration, refurbishment.
- 3rejuvenation
- The process of becoming fresh, young or vigorous again.Also: revival, refreshment.
“Athnuachan” as a verbal noun
After ag, athnuachan means renewing: it is the verbal noun of the verb athnuaigh (to renew). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athnuachan” with the article
The plural of renewal in Irish is athnuachaintí. Here is athnuachan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athnuachan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athnuachan, the Irish word for renewal.
Other nouns in Irish
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Renewal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for renewal?
The Irish for renewal is athnuachan (pronounced “AH-noo-uh-khuhn”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is athnuachaintí. Depending on context it can also mean renovation or rejuvenation.
How do you pronounce athnuachan in Irish?
Athnuachan is said like “AH-noo-uh-khuhn” (IPA /ˈahˌn̪ˠuəxən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of renewal in Irish?
The plural of athnuachan is athnuachaintí; with the article, na hathnuachaintí means “the renewals”. The genitive plural is athnuachaintí, as in líon na n-athnuachaintí (the number of renewals).
Does athnuachan have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athnuachan can mean renewal, renovation or rejuvenation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athnuachan sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athnuachan (the renewal), a hathnuachan (her renewal), a n-athnuachan (their renewal), na hathnuachaintí (the renewals).
How do I say 'renewable energy' in Irish?
It is fuinneamh in-athnuaite, using the adjective in-athnuaite formed from athnuaigh, the verb behind athnuachan.
What is the difference between athnuachan and athbheochan?
Athnuachan is renewal or renovation of something, such as a licence or a building, while athbheochan is revival, as in athbheochan na Gaeilge.
