HeyRuaHow to say “reunification” in Irish
- Irish:
- athaontú
- English:
- reunification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athaontaigh, to reunite (ag athaontú, reuniting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-heen-too” /ˈahiːn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- athaontaithe, an athaontaithe (e.g. feachtas an athaontaithe, the reunification campaign)
What does “athaontú” mean?
- reunification
- The act of uniting again things or people that were separated, such as a divided country; it is the verbal noun of the verb athaontaigh.Also: reuniting, reunion, reconciliation.
“Athaontú” as a verbal noun
After ag, athaontú means reuniting: it is the verbal noun of the verb athaontaigh (to reunite). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athaontú” with the article
Here is athaontú after the article (an t-alt).
“Athaontú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athaontú, the Irish word for reunification.
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Reunification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reunification?
The Irish for reunification is athaontú (pronounced “AH-heen-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athaontú in Irish?
Athaontú is said like “AH-heen-too” (IPA /ˈahiːn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/).
Does athaontú have a plural?
No plural form is given for athaontú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athaontú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athaontú (the reunification), a hathaontú (her reunification), a n-athaontú (their reunification).
How is athaontú different from aontú?
Aontú means uniting or agreeing, while athaontú, with the prefix ath- 'again', means uniting once more, as in athaontú na hÉireann.
