HeyRuaHow to say “reversal” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisiompú
- English:
- reversal, inversion, retrogression
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aisiompaigh, to reverse (ag aisiompú, reversing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-im-poo” /ˈaʃɪmˌpˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- aisiompaithe, an aisiompaithe (e.g. próiseas an aisiompaithe, the process of reversal)
What does “aisiompú” mean?
“Aisiompú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reversal
- The act of reversing or turning something back the other way; verbal noun of the verb aisiompaigh.Also: reversing, turning back.
2 other meanings: inversion or retrogression
- 2inversion
- The act of inverting something or turning it upside down or the other way round.Also: inverting, turning upside down.
- 3retrogression
- A going back to an earlier or worse state.Also: regression, going backwards.
“Aisiompú” as a verbal noun
After ag, aisiompú means reversing: it is the verbal noun of the verb aisiompaigh (to reverse). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aisiompú” with the article
Here is aisiompú after the article (an t-alt).
“Aisiompú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aisiompú, the Irish word for reversal.
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Reversal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reversal?
The Irish for reversal is aisiompú (pronounced “ASH-im-poo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean inversion or retrogression.
How do you pronounce aisiompú in Irish?
Aisiompú is said like “ASH-im-poo” (IPA /ˈaʃɪmˌpˠuː/).
Does aisiompú have a plural?
No plural form is given for aisiompú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aisiompú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aisiompú can mean reversal, inversion or retrogression, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aisiompú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aisiompú (the reversal), a haisiompú (her reversal), a n-aisiompú (their reversal).
How is aisiompú different from iompú?
Iompú is simply turning, while aisiompú, with the prefix ais- meaning back, is turning something back or reversing it.
