HeyRuaHow to say “review” in Irish
- Irish:
- athbhreithniú
- English:
- review
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athbhreithnigh, to review (ag athbhreithniú, reviewing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-vreh-nyoo” /ˈahˌvʲɾʲɛhnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- athbhreithnithe, an athbhreithnithe (e.g. tuarascáil an athbhreithnithe, the report of the review)
What does “athbhreithniú” mean?
- review
- The act of looking at something again to check or reassess it; the verbal noun of the verb athbhreithnigh.Also: revision, reassessment, reconsideration, reviewing.
Other Irish words for review: léirmheas (review)
“Athbhreithniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, athbhreithniú means reviewing: it is the verbal noun of the verb athbhreithnigh (to review). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athbhreithniú” with the article
Here is athbhreithniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Athbhreithniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athbhreithniú, the Irish word for review.
Other nouns in Irish
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Review in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for review?
The Irish for review is athbhreithniú (pronounced “AH-vreh-nyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athbhreithniú in Irish?
Athbhreithniú is said like “AH-vreh-nyoo” (IPA /ˈahˌvʲɾʲɛhnʲuː/).
Does athbhreithniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for athbhreithniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athbhreithniú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athbhreithniú (the review), a hathbhreithniú (her review), a n-athbhreithniú (their review).
How do I say that something is under review?
Say tá sé faoi athbhreithniú, or tá athbhreithniú á dhéanamh air.
