HeyRuaHow to say “absorption” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsú
- English:
- absorption
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ionsúigh, to absorb (ag ionsú, absorbing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-soo” /ˈɪnˠsˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ionsú, an ionsú (e.g. ráta an ionsú, rate of absorption)
What does “ionsú” mean?
- absorption
- The process of soaking up or taking in a liquid, gas, heat or energy; it is the verbal noun of the verb ionsúigh.Also: absorbing, soaking up, uptake.
“Ionsú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ionsú means absorbing: it is the verbal noun of the verb ionsúigh (to absorb). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ionsú” with the article
Here is ionsú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ionsú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsú, the Irish word for absorption.
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 ionsú (pronounced “IN-soo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ionsú in Irish?
Ionsú is said like “IN-soo” (IPA /ˈɪnˠsˠuː/).
Does ionsú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionsú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionsú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionsú (the absorption), a hionsú (her absorption), a n-ionsú (their absorption).
How is 'ionsú' different from 'súrac'?
'Ionsú' is the technical word for absorption in science, while 'súrac' is the everyday word for sucking or suction.
