HeyRuaHow to say “return visit” in Irish
- Irish:
- athchuairt
- English:
- return visit, revision
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-khoor-tch” /ˈahˌxuəɾʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- athchuairteanna (return visits)
- Genitive singular:
- athchuairte, na hathchuairte (e.g. dáta na hathchuairte, the date of the return visit)
- Genitive plural:
- athchuairteanna, na n-athchuairteanna (e.g. dátaí na n-athchuairteanna, the dates of the return visits)
What does “athchuairt” mean?
“Athchuairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- return visit
- A second or repeated visit to a person or place.Also: revisit, second visit, repeat visit.
1 other meaning: revision
- 2revision
- A going over or review of something again, such as a text or a plan.Also: review, going over again.
“Athchuairt” with the article
The plural of return visit in Irish is athchuairteanna. Here is athchuairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athchuairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athchuairt, the Irish word for return visit.
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Return visit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for return visit?
The Irish for return visit is athchuairt (pronounced “AH-khoor-tch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is athchuairteanna. Depending on context it can also mean revision.
How do you pronounce athchuairt in Irish?
Athchuairt is said like “AH-khoor-tch” (IPA /ˈahˌxuəɾʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of return visit in Irish?
The plural of athchuairt is athchuairteanna; with the article, na hathchuairteanna means “the return visits”. The genitive plural is athchuairteanna, as in dátaí na n-athchuairteanna (the dates of the return visits).
Does athchuairt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athchuairt can mean return visit or revision, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athchuairt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athchuairt (the return visit), a hathchuairt (her return visit), a n-athchuairt (their return visit), na hathchuairteanna (the return visits).
What is the difference between 'cuairt' and 'athchuairt'?
'Cuairt' is any visit, while 'athchuairt' adds the prefix 'ath-' (again) and means a return or repeat visit.
How do I say 'revisit' as a verb?
Use 'athchuairt a thabhairt ar', for example 'Thug mé athchuairt ar an scoil' (I revisited the school).
