HeyRuaHow to say “revival” in Irish
- Irish:
- athléiriú
- English:
- revival, re-presentation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hlay-roo” /ˈahˌlʲeːɾʲuː/
- Plural:
- athléirithe (revivals)
- Genitive singular:
- athléirithe, an athléirithe (e.g. cleachtadh an athléirithe, rehearsal of the revival)
- Genitive plural:
- athléirithe, na n-athléirithe (e.g. líon na n-athléirithe, the number of revivals)
What does “athléiriú” mean?
“Athléiriú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- revival
- A new staging or production of a play or show that has been performed before; verbal noun of the verb athléirigh.Also: restaging, new production, reproduction.
1 other meaning: re-presentation
- 2re-presentation
- The act of presenting or showing something again, such as a repeat broadcast or a restatement.Also: repeat, rerun, restatement.
Other Irish words for revival: athbheochan (revival)
“Athléiriú” with the article
The plural of revival in Irish is athléirithe. Here is athléiriú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athléiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athléiriú, the Irish word for revival.
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Revival in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for revival?
The Irish for revival is athléiriú (pronounced “AH-hlay-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athléirithe. Depending on context it can also mean re-presentation.
How do you pronounce athléiriú in Irish?
Athléiriú is said like “AH-hlay-roo” (IPA /ˈahˌlʲeːɾʲuː/).
What is the plural of revival in Irish?
The plural of athléiriú is athléirithe; with the article, na hathléirithe means “the revivals”. The genitive plural is athléirithe, as in líon na n-athléirithe (the number of revivals).
Does athléiriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athléiriú can mean revival or re-presentation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athléiriú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athléiriú (the revival), a hathléiriú (her revival), a n-athléiriú (their revival), na hathléirithe (the revivals).
Is athléiriú the same as athbheochan?
No. Athléiriú is a new staging of a play or show, while athbheochan is the revival of something like a language or tradition, as in athbheochan na Gaeilge.
