Request in Irish (Achainí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for request?

The Irish for request is achainí (pronounced “AKH-uh-nee”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is achainíocha. Depending on context it can also mean petition.

Q: What is the plural of request in Irish?

The plural of achainí is achainíocha; with the article, na hachainíocha means “the requests”. The genitive plural is achainíocha, as in líon na n-achainíocha (the number of requests).

Q: Does achainí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Achainí can mean request or petition, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “request” in Irish

Irish:: achainí
English:: request, petition
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “AKH-uh-nee” /ˈaxənʲiː/

Various forms

Plural:: achainíocha (requests)
Genitive singular:: achainí, na hachainí (e.g. téacs na hachainí, the text of the petition)
Genitive plural:: achainíocha, na n-achainíocha (e.g. líon na n-achainíocha, the number of requests)

What does “achainí” mean?

“Achainí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

request: Something you ask for earnestly or politely; also the verbal noun of the verb achainigh, to petition or entreat.Also: entreaty, plea, appeal.

1 other meaning: petition

2petition: A formal written request, often signed by many people, sent to an authority.Also: formal request, appeal.

Other Irish words for request: iarratas (application), iarr (ask for), iarraidh (asking)

“Achainí” with the article

The plural of request in Irish is achainíocha. Here is achainí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an achainí

the request

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hachainíocha

the requests

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Achainí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using achainí, the Irish word for request.

Tá achainí agam ort.

I have a favour to ask you.

Shínigh míle duine an achainí.

A thousand people signed the petition.

Diúltaíodh dá hachainí ar maidin.

Her request was refused this morning.

Fuair an chomhairle go leor achainíocha faoin scoil.

The council received many petitions about the school.

Seo í m'achainí ort: fan liom.

This is my plea to you: stay with me.

Cuireadh síniú le hachainí na dtuismitheoirí.

A signature was added to the parents' petition.

Rinne sé achainí ar an Rialtas cabhrú leo.

He appealed to the Government to help them.

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Request in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for request?

The Irish for request is achainí (pronounced “AKH-uh-nee”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is achainíocha. Depending on context it can also mean petition.

How do you pronounce achainí in Irish?

Achainí is said like “AKH-uh-nee” (IPA /ˈaxənʲiː/).

What is the plural of request in Irish?

The plural of achainí is achainíocha; with the article, na hachainíocha means “the requests”. The genitive plural is achainíocha, as in líon na n-achainíocha (the number of requests).

Does achainí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Achainí can mean request or petition, depending on context; the first is the most common.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an achainí (the request), a hachainí (her request), a n-achainí (their request), na hachainíocha (the requests).

What is the difference between achainí and iarratas?

Iarratas is an ordinary or official application or request, while achainí suggests an earnest plea or a formal petition.

How do I say I have a favour to ask you?

Say 'Tá achainí agam ort', using the preposition ar with the person asked.

Request in Irish (Achainí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage