Version in Irish (Athleagan): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for version?

The Irish for version is athleagan (pronounced “AH-lyag-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athleaganacha. Depending on context it can also mean variant.

Q: What is the plural of version in Irish?

The plural of athleagan is athleaganacha; with the article, na hathleaganacha means “the versions”. The genitive plural is athleaganacha, as in comparáid na n-athleaganacha (the comparison of the versions).

Q: Does athleagan have more than one meaning?

Yes. Athleagan can mean version or variant, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “version” in Irish

Irish:: athleagan
English:: version, variant
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “AH-lyag-un” /ˈahˌlʲaɡən/

Various forms

Plural:: athleaganacha (versions)
Genitive singular:: athleagain, an athleagain (e.g. teideal an athleagain, title of the version)
Genitive plural:: athleaganacha, na n-athleaganacha (e.g. comparáid na n-athleaganacha, the comparison of the versions)

What does “athleagan” mean?

“Athleagan” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

version: A different or adapted form of something, such as a text, song, film or piece of software.Also: adaptation, variant, edition.

1 other meaning: variant

2variant: A variant form, for example a variant spelling or form of a word or story.Also: variant form, alternative form.

Other Irish words for version: leagan (version), eagrán (edition)

“Athleagan” with the article

The plural of version in Irish is athleaganacha. Here is athleagan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-athleagan

the version

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hathleaganacha

the versions

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Athleagan” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using athleagan, the Irish word for version.

Seo athleagan nua den amhrán.

This is a new version of the song.

Is fearr liom an t-athleagan Gaeilge den scannán.

I prefer the Irish version of the film.

Tá athleaganacha éagsúla den scéal ann.

There are various versions of the story.

Íoslódáil an t-athleagan is déanaí den aip.

Download the latest version of the app.

Ní raibh údar an athleagain sin ar eolas.

The author of that version was unknown.

Chuir mé m'athleagan féin den dán chuici.

I sent her my own version of the poem.

Tá botún san athleagan clóite.

There is a mistake in the printed version.

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Version in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for version?

The Irish for version is athleagan (pronounced “AH-lyag-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athleaganacha. Depending on context it can also mean variant.

How do you pronounce athleagan in Irish?

Athleagan is said like “AH-lyag-un” (IPA /ˈahˌlʲaɡən/).

What is the plural of version in Irish?

The plural of athleagan is athleaganacha; with the article, na hathleaganacha means “the versions”. The genitive plural is athleaganacha, as in comparáid na n-athleaganacha (the comparison of the versions).

Does athleagan have more than one meaning?

Yes. Athleagan can mean version or variant, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does athleagan sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athleagan (the version), a hathleagan (her version), a n-athleagan (their version), na hathleaganacha (the versions).

What is the difference between 'athleagan' and 'leagan'?

'Leagan' is the usual word for a version or form; 'athleagan' stresses a revised, adapted or alternative version, such as 'athleagan den dráma'.

Version in Irish (Athleagan): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage