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Republication in Irish (Athfhoilsiú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for republication is athfhoilsiú, a masculine noun. Ag athfhoilsiú is republishing, from the verb athfhoilsigh.
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How to say “republication” in Irish

Irish:
athfhoilsiú
English:
republication
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:
athfhoilsigh, to republish (ag athfhoilsiú, republishing)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“AH-hel-shoo”  /ˈahˌɛlʲʃuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
athfhoilsithe, an athfhoilsithe (e.g. cearta athfhoilsithe, republication rights)

What does “athfhoilsiú” mean?

republication
The act of publishing something again; it is the verbal noun of the verb athfhoilsigh.Also: republishing, reprint, reissue.

“Athfhoilsiú” as a verbal noun

After ag, athfhoilsiú means republishing: it is the verbal noun of the verb athfhoilsigh (to republish). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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athfhoilsiúverbal noun
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ag athfhoilsiúrepublishing

“Athfhoilsiú” with the article

Here is athfhoilsiú after the article (an t-alt).

an t-athfhoilsiú
the republication
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Athfhoilsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using athfhoilsiú, the Irish word for republication.

Tá cead ag teastáil le haghaidh athfhoilsiú an ailt.
Permission is needed to republish the article.
Thosaigh an t-athfhoilsiú anuraidh.
The republication began last year.
Fuair siad cearta athfhoilsithe don leabhar.
They got republication rights for the book.
Ní cheadaítear athfhoilsiú gan chead scríofa.
Republication is not allowed without written permission.
Bhí siad ag obair ar athfhoilsiú na ndánta.
They were working on republishing the poems.
Tá an t-úrscéal le hathfhoilsiú i mbliana.
The novel is to be republished this year.
Is iad na cúrsaí athfhoilsithe a bhí faoi chaibidil.
It was the republication matters that were under discussion.

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Republication in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for republication?

The Irish for republication is athfhoilsiú (pronounced “AH-hel-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce athfhoilsiú in Irish?

Athfhoilsiú is said like “AH-hel-shoo” (IPA /ˈahˌɛlʲʃuː/).

Does athfhoilsiú have a plural?

No plural form is given for athfhoilsiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does athfhoilsiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athfhoilsiú (the republication), a hathfhoilsiú (her republication), a n-athfhoilsiú (their republication).

How does athfhoilsiú differ from athchló?

Athfhoilsiú is publishing again in general, in any medium, while athchló specifically means a reprint of a printed work.

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