HeyRuaHow to say “revision” in Irish
- Irish:
- athchleachtadh
- English:
- revision
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-khlakh-tuh” /ˈahˌxlʲaxt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- athchleachtaidh, an athchleachtaidh (e.g. am athchleachtaidh, revision time)
What does “athchleachtadh” mean?
- revision
- Going over something again that you have already practised or learned, so that you keep it fresh; the verbal noun of athchleacht.Also: repractice, re-practising, refresher practice, rehearsal.
“Athchleachtadh” with the article
Here is athchleachtadh after the article (an t-alt).
an t-athchleachtadh
the revision
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Athchleachtadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athchleachtadh, the Irish word for revision.
Tá athchleachtadh ag teastáil uaim roimh an scrúdú.
I need some revision before the exam.
Rinneamar athchleachtadh ar na briathra inniu.
We revised the verbs today.
Bhí an t-athchleachtadh an-úsáideach ar fad.
The revision was really useful.
Thug an múinteoir bileog athchleachtaidh dúinn.
The teacher gave us a revision sheet.
Caithfidh mé tosú ar m'athchleachtadh anocht.
I have to start my revision tonight.
Bíonn go leor athchleachtadh i gceist sa samhradh.
There's a lot of revision involved in the summer.
Chabhraigh an t-athchleachtadh liom an fhoghraíocht a fheabhsú.
The repeated practice helped me improve my pronunciation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Revision in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for revision?
The Irish for revision is athchleachtadh (pronounced “AH-khlakh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athchleachtadh in Irish?
Athchleachtadh is said like “AH-khlakh-tuh” (IPA /ˈahˌxlʲaxt̪ˠə/).
Does athchleachtadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for athchleachtadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athchleachtadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athchleachtadh (the revision), a hathchleachtadh (her revision), a n-athchleachtadh (their revision).
Is athchleachtadh the usual word for exam revision?
For revising notes, athbhreithniú is very common; athchleachtadh stresses practising a skill again, such as drills or exercises.
