HeyRuaHow to say “absorbency” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsúiteacht
- English:
- absorbency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-soo-tyukht” /ˈɪnˠsˠuːtʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ionsúiteachta, na hionsúiteachta (e.g. leibhéal ionsúiteachta, level of absorbency)
What does “ionsúiteacht” mean?
- absorbency
- The quality of being able to soak up liquid or other substances.Also: absorptivity, absorbability, absorbent quality.
“Ionsúiteacht” with the article
Here is ionsúiteacht after the article (an t-alt).
an ionsúiteacht
the absorbency
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ionsúiteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsúiteacht, the Irish word for absorbency.
Tá ionsúiteacht ard ag an tuáille seo.
This towel is highly absorbent.
Braitheann an ionsúiteacht ar an ábhar.
The absorbency depends on the material.
Thástáil siad ionsúiteacht an pháipéir.
They tested the absorbency of the paper.
Is beag ionsúiteacht atá san éadach sin.
That cloth has little absorbency.
Méadaíonn an próiseas ionsúiteacht na hithreach.
The process increases the soil's absorbency.
Rinneamar tástáil ionsúiteachta sa tsaotharlann.
We did an absorbency test in the lab.
Cuireann cadás le hionsúiteacht an fháinne.
Cotton adds to the absorbency of the pad.
Other nouns in Irish
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Absorbency in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for absorbency?
The Irish for absorbency is ionsúiteacht (pronounced “IN-soo-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ionsúiteacht in Irish?
Ionsúiteacht is said like “IN-soo-tyukht” (IPA /ˈɪnˠsˠuːtʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ionsúiteacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionsúiteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionsúiteacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ionsúiteacht (the absorbency), a hionsúiteacht (her absorbency), a n-ionsúiteacht (their absorbency).
How is 'ionsúiteacht' related to 'ionsú'?
'Ionsú' is the act of absorbing, while 'ionsúiteacht' is the quality of being absorbent, from the adjective 'ionsúite'.
