HeyRuaHow to say “revival” in Irish
- Irish:
- athbheochan
- English:
- revival, resuscitation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- athbheoigh, to revive (ag athbheochan, reviving)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-vyoh-khuhn” /ˈahˌvʲoːxən/
- Genitive singular:
- athbheochana, na hathbheochana (e.g. lucht na hathbheochana, the people of the revival)
What does “athbheochan” mean?
“Athbheochan” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- revival
- The bringing back into use or popularity of something such as a language, custom or movement.Also: Renaissance, renewal, resurgence.
1 other meaning: resuscitation
- 2resuscitation
- The act of bringing someone or something back to life; it is the verbal noun of the verb athbheoigh.Also: reviving, revivification, bringing back to life.
“Athbheochan” as a verbal noun
After ag, athbheochan means reviving: it is the verbal noun of the verb athbheoigh (to revive). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Athbheochan” with the article
Here is athbheochan after the article (an t-alt).
“Athbheochan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athbheochan, 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 athbheochan (pronounced “AH-vyoh-khuhn”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean resuscitation.
How do you pronounce athbheochan in Irish?
Athbheochan is said like “AH-vyoh-khuhn” (IPA /ˈahˌvʲoːxən/).
Does athbheochan have a plural?
No plural form is given for athbheochan in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does athbheochan have more than one meaning?
Yes. Athbheochan can mean revival or resuscitation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does athbheochan sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athbheochan (the revival), a hathbheochan (her revival), a n-athbheochan (their revival).
What is the Irish for the Gaelic Revival?
It is called Athbheochan na Gaeilge, the movement to restore Irish from the late nineteenth century.
How is athbheochan different from athnuachan?
Athbheochan means bringing something back to life, such as a language, while athnuachan means renewal, as of a licence or a building.
