HeyRuaHow to say “rereading” in Irish
- Irish:
- athléamh
- English:
- rereading
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athléigh, to reread (ag athléamh, rereading)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hlay-uv” /ˈahˌlʲeːw/
- Genitive singular:
- athléimh, an athléimh (e.g. tar éis athléimh, after rereading)
What does “athléamh” mean?
- rereading
- The act of reading something again; it is the verbal noun of the verb athléigh.Also: re-reading, second reading, reading again.
“Athléamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, athléamh means rereading: it is the verbal noun of the verb athléigh (to reread). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athléamh” with the article
Here is athléamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Athléamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athléamh, the Irish word for rereading.
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Rereading in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rereading?
The Irish for rereading is athléamh (pronounced “AH-hlay-uv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athléamh in Irish?
Athléamh is said like “AH-hlay-uv” (IPA /ˈahˌlʲeːw/).
Does athléamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for athléamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athléamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athléamh (the rereading), a hathléamh (her rereading), a n-athléamh (their rereading).
How is athléamh formed?
It is léamh, reading, with the prefix ath-, again, giving athléamh, rereading, from the verb athléigh.
