HeyRuaHow to say “replay” in Irish
- Irish:
- athsheinm
- English:
- replay, rendition
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athsheinn, to replay (ag athsheinm, replaying)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-han-yim” /ˈahˌhɛnʲəmʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- athsheanma, na hathsheanma (e.g. cnaipe na hathsheanma, the replay button)
What does “athsheinm” mean?
“Athsheinm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- replay
- Playing something again, such as a recording, a piece of music or a match; the verbal noun of athsheinn.Also: playback, replaying, repeat.
1 other meaning: rendition
- 2rendition
- A new performance or version of a piece of music that has been played before.Also: new version, cover, re-performance.
Other Irish words for replay: athimirt (replay), athchluiche (replay)
“Athsheinm” as a verbal noun
After ag, athsheinm means replaying: it is the verbal noun of the verb athsheinn (to replay). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athsheinm” with the article
Here is athsheinm after the article (an t-alt).
“Athsheinm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athsheinm, the Irish word for replay.
Other nouns in Irish
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Replay in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for replay?
The Irish for replay is athsheinm (pronounced “AH-han-yim”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean rendition.
How do you pronounce athsheinm in Irish?
Athsheinm is said like “AH-han-yim” (IPA /ˈahˌhɛnʲəmʲ/).
Does athsheinm have a plural?
No plural form is given for athsheinm in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does athsheinm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athsheinm can mean replay or rendition, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athsheinm sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athsheinm (the replay), a hathsheinm (her replay), a n-athsheinm (their replay).
Is athsheinm used for a replayed football match?
For a match that is played again, athimirt is usual; athsheinm refers to replaying a recording, as in athsheinm an chúil on television.
