HeyRuaHow to say “revaluation” in Irish
- Irish:
- athluacháil
- English:
- revaluation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athluacháil, to revalue (ag athluacháil, revaluing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-loo-uh-khawl” /ˈahlˠuəxaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- athluachála, na hathluachála (e.g. tar éis na hathluachála, after the revaluation)
What does “athluacháil” mean?
- revaluation
- The act of valuing something again, especially setting a new value on a currency, property or asset; the verbal noun of athluacháil.Also: reassessment, revaluing, re-evaluation.
“Athluacháil” as a verbal noun
After ag, athluacháil means revaluing: it is the verbal noun of the verb athluacháil (to revalue). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athluacháil” with the article
Here is athluacháil after the article (an t-alt).
“Athluacháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athluacháil, the Irish word for revaluation.
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Revaluation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for revaluation?
The Irish for revaluation is athluacháil (pronounced “AH-loo-uh-khawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce athluacháil in Irish?
Athluacháil is said like “AH-loo-uh-khawl” (IPA /ˈahlˠuəxaːlʲ/).
Does athluacháil have a plural?
No plural form is given for athluacháil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does athluacháil have more than one meaning?
Athluacháil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to revalue.
Why does athluacháil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athluacháil (the revaluation), a hathluacháil (her revaluation), a n-athluacháil (their revaluation).
How is athluacháil related to luacháil?
Athluacháil is luacháil (valuation) with the prefix ath- meaning 're-', so it means revaluation; the opposite for currency is díluacháil, devaluation.
