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Retrial in Irish (Atriail): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘atriail’ also means: repeated trial

The Irish for retrial is atriail, a feminine noun (plural atrialacha).
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How to say “retrial” in Irish

Irish:
atriail
English:
retrial, repeated trial
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“AT-tree-al”  /ˈat̪ˌrʲiəlʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
atrialacha (retrials)
Genitive singular:
atrialach, na hatrialach (e.g. dáta na hatrialach, date of the retrial)
Genitive plural:
atrialacha, na n-atrialacha (e.g. líon na n-atrialacha, number of retrials)

What does “atriail” mean?

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

retrial
A second or new trial of a case in court.Also: new trial, second trial.
1 other meaning: repeated trial
2repeated trial
The act of trying or testing something again; a repeated test.Also: retest, second attempt.

“Atriail” with the article

The plural of retrial in Irish is atrialacha. Here is atriail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an atriail
the retrial
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
na hatrialacha
the retrials
Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Atriail” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using atriail, the Irish word for retrial.

D'ordaigh an breitheamh atriail sa chás.
The judge ordered a retrial in the case.
Tosóidh an atriail an tseachtain seo chugainn.
The retrial will begin next week.
Bhí an finné céanna i láthair ag an atriail.
The same witness was present at the retrial.
Cuireadh dáta na hatrialach siar arís.
The date of the retrial was postponed again.
Is annamh a bhíonn atrialacha sa chúirt seo.
Retrials are rare in this court.
D'iarr an cosantóir atriail tar éis an fhíoraisc.
The defendant asked for a retrial after the verdict.
Fuarthas neamhchiontach é san atriail.
He was found not guilty in the retrial.

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Retrial in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for retrial?

The Irish for retrial is atriail (pronounced “AT-tree-al”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is atrialacha. Depending on context it can also mean repeated trial.

How do you pronounce atriail in Irish?

Atriail is said like “AT-tree-al” (IPA /ˈat̪ˌrʲiəlʲ/).

What is the plural of retrial in Irish?

The plural of atriail is atrialacha; with the article, na hatrialacha means “the retrials”. The genitive plural is atrialacha, as in líon na n-atrialacha (number of retrials).

Does atriail have more than one meaning?

Yes. Atriail can mean retrial or repeated trial, depending on context; the first is the most common.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an atriail (the retrial), a hatriail (her retrial), a n-atriail (their retrial), na hatrialacha (the retrials).

How is 'atriail' related to 'triail'?

'Atriail' is 'triail' (trial) with the prefix 'ath-' meaning 'again', so it means a retrial or a repeated trial.

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