HeyRuaHow to say “summarizing” in Irish
- Irish:
- achoimriú
- English:
- summarizing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- achoimrigh, to summarize (ag achoimriú, summarizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-um-roo” /ˈaxəmʲɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- achoimrithe, an achoimrithe (e.g. scil an achoimrithe, the skill of summarizing)
What does “achoimriú” mean?
- summarizing
- The act of summarizing or briefly restating something; the verbal noun of the verb achoimrigh.Also: summarising, summary, recapitulation, abridgement.
“Achoimriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, achoimriú means summarizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb achoimrigh (to summarize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Achoimriú” with the article
Here is achoimriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Achoimriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using achoimriú, the Irish word for summarizing.
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Summarizing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for summarizing?
The Irish for summarizing is achoimriú (pronounced “AKH-um-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce achoimriú in Irish?
Achoimriú is said like “AKH-um-roo” (IPA /ˈaxəmʲɾʲuː/).
Does achoimriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for achoimriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does achoimriú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-achoimriú (the summarizing), a hachoimriú (her summarizing), a n-achoimriú (their summarizing).
What is the difference between achoimriú and achoimre?
Achoimre is the summary itself, the finished text, while achoimriú is the act of summarizing. In practice 'achoimre' is the usual word for 'a summary'.
