HeyRuaHow to say “replenishment” in Irish
- Irish:
- athsholáthar
- English:
- replenishment, replacement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hul-aw-hur” /ˈahˌhɔlˠaːhəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- athsholáthairtí (replenishments)
- Genitive singular:
- athsholáthair, an athsholáthair (e.g. am an athsholáthair, the time of replenishment)
- Genitive plural:
- athsholáthairtí, na n-athsholáthairtí (e.g. riachtanais na n-athsholáthairtí, the replenishment requirements)
What does “athsholáthar” mean?
“Athsholáthar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- replenishment
- The act of supplying something again or restocking what has been used up.Also: resupply, restocking, renewed supply.
1 other meaning: replacement
- 2replacement
- Something supplied to take the place of something used, lost or worn out.Also: spare, substitute.
“Athsholáthar” with the article
The plural of replenishment in Irish is athsholáthairtí. Here is athsholáthar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athsholáthar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athsholáthar, the Irish word for replenishment.
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Replenishment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for replenishment?
The Irish for replenishment is athsholáthar (pronounced “AH-hul-aw-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athsholáthairtí. Depending on context it can also mean replacement.
How do you pronounce athsholáthar in Irish?
Athsholáthar is said like “AH-hul-aw-hur” (IPA /ˈahˌhɔlˠaːhəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of replenishment in Irish?
The plural of athsholáthar is athsholáthairtí; with the article, na hathsholáthairtí means “the replenishments”. The genitive plural is athsholáthairtí, as in riachtanais na n-athsholáthairtí (the replenishment requirements).
Does athsholáthar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athsholáthar can mean replenishment or replacement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athsholáthar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athsholáthar (the replenishment), a hathsholáthar (her replenishment), a n-athsholáthar (their replenishment), na hathsholáthairtí (the replenishments).
How is 'athsholáthar' related to 'soláthar'?
It is 'soláthar' (supply, provision) with the prefix 'ath-' meaning 're-', so 'athsholáthar' is a resupply or replenishment.
