HeyRuaHow to say “absorption” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsúchán
- English:
- absorption
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-soo-khawn” /ˈɪn̪ˠsˠuːxaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ionsúcháin, an ionsúcháin (e.g. ráta an ionsúcháin, rate of absorption)
What does “ionsúchán” mean?
- absorption
- The process by which a substance takes in or soaks up a liquid, gas, heat or light; a technical term for the act of absorbing.Also: absorbing, soaking up, uptake.
“Ionsúchán” with the article
Here is ionsúchán after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ionsúchán
the absorption
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ionsúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsúchán, the Irish word for absorption.
Is próiseas tábhachtach é ionsúchán san eolaíocht.
Absorption is an important process in science.
Tarlaíonn an t-ionsúchán sa stéig bheag.
Absorption takes place in the small intestine.
Mhéadaigh an teas ráta an ionsúcháin.
The heat increased the rate of absorption.
Rinneamar staidéar ar ionsúchán solais inniu.
We studied the absorption of light today.
Bíonn ionsúchán uisce níos tapúla san ithir ghainmheach.
Water absorption is faster in sandy soil.
Cuireann an bia seo moill ar ionsúchán siúcra.
This food slows down the absorption of sugar.
Thomhais an múinteoir méid an ionsúcháin sa turgnamh.
The teacher measured the amount of absorption in the experiment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Absorption in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for absorption?
The Irish for absorption is ionsúchán (pronounced “IN-soo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ionsúchán in Irish?
Ionsúchán is said like “IN-soo-khawn” (IPA /ˈɪn̪ˠsˠuːxaːnˠ/).
Does ionsúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionsúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionsúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionsúchán (the absorption), a hionsúchán (her absorption), a n-ionsúchán (their absorption).
How is 'ionsúchán' different from 'ionsú'?
'Ionsú' is the verbal noun of 'ionsúigh' (to absorb), while 'ionsúchán' is the technical noun for absorption as a process, common in science terminology.
