HeyRuaHow to say “resettlement” in Irish
- Irish:
- athlonnú
- English:
- resettlement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athlonnaigh, to relocate (ag athlonnú, relocating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-lun-oo” /ˈahlˠən̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- athlonnaithe, an athlonnaithe (e.g. clár athlonnaithe, resettlement programme)
What does “athlonnú” mean?
- resettlement
- The act of settling people again in a new place; it is the verbal noun of the verb athlonnaigh.Also: relocation, resettling, rehousing.
“Athlonnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, athlonnú means relocating: it is the verbal noun of the verb athlonnaigh (to relocate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athlonnú” with the article
Here is athlonnú after the article (an t-alt).
“Athlonnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athlonnú, the Irish word for resettlement.
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Resettlement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resettlement?
The Irish for resettlement is athlonnú (pronounced “AH-lun-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athlonnú in Irish?
Athlonnú is said like “AH-lun-oo” (IPA /ˈahlˠən̪ˠuː/).
Does athlonnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for athlonnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athlonnú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athlonnú (the resettlement), a hathlonnú (her resettlement), a n-athlonnú (their resettlement).
How is athlonnú related to lonnú?
Athlonnú is lonnú, settlement, with the prefix ath-, meaning again, so it means settling again or resettlement.
