HeyRuaHow to say “abrasion” in Irish
- Irish:
- scríobchaitheamh
- English:
- abrasion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKREEB-khah-hoo” /ʃcɾʲiːbˠˌxahəw/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scríobchaithimh, an scríobchaithimh (e.g. ráta an scríobchaithimh, rate of abrasion)
What does “scríobchaitheamh” mean?
- abrasion
- The wearing away of a surface by scraping or rubbing, especially in geology or engineering.Also: wear, erosion by friction, scraping.
“Scríobchaitheamh” with the article
Here is scríobchaitheamh after the article (an t-alt).
an scríobchaitheamh
the abrasion
No change after an
“Scríobchaitheamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scríobchaitheamh, the Irish word for abrasion.
Is cineál creimthe é scríobchaitheamh.
Abrasion is a type of erosion.
Cuireann an scríobchaitheamh snas ar na clocha.
Abrasion polishes the stones.
Tharla scríobchaitheamh ar bhonn na habhann.
Abrasion occurred on the riverbed.
Tá ráta an scríobchaithimh ard anseo.
The rate of abrasion is high here.
Rinneamar staidéar ar scríobchaitheamh sa rang tíreolaíochta.
We studied abrasion in geography class.
Is cúis scríobchaithimh iad na tonnta.
The waves are a cause of abrasion.
Seasann an miotal seo in aghaidh scríobchaithimh.
This metal resists abrasion.
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Abrasion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abrasion?
The Irish for abrasion is scríobchaitheamh (pronounced “SHKREEB-khah-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce scríobchaitheamh in Irish?
Scríobchaitheamh is said like “SHKREEB-khah-hoo” (IPA /ʃcɾʲiːbˠˌxahəw/).
Does scríobchaitheamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for scríobchaitheamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'scríobchaitheamh' different from 'creimeadh'?
'Creimeadh' is erosion in general, while 'scríobchaitheamh' is specifically wearing away by scraping or rubbing (abrasion).
