HeyRuaHow to say “adaptation” in Irish
- Irish:
- oiriúnú
- English:
- adaptation, suiting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- oiriúnaigh, to adapt (ag oiriúnú, adapting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-oo-noo” /ˈɛɾʲuːnuː/
- Plural:
- oiriúnuithe (adaptations)
- Genitive singular:
- oiriúnaithe, an oiriúnaithe (e.g. próiseas an oiriúnaithe, the process of adaptation)
- Genitive plural:
- oiriúnuithe, na n-oiriúnuithe (e.g. liosta na n-oiriúnuithe, the list of adaptations)
What does “oiriúnú” mean?
“Oiriúnú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- adaptation
- The verbal noun of the verb 'oiriúnaigh': the act of adapting or adjusting something so that it suits a purpose.Also: adapting, adjustment, adjusting, fitting.
1 other meaning: suiting
- 2suiting
- The act of making something suitable or fitting for someone or something.Also: accommodation, conforming.
“Oiriúnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, oiriúnú means adapting: it is the verbal noun of the verb oiriúnaigh (to adapt). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Oiriúnú” with the article
The plural of adaptation in Irish is oiriúnuithe. Here is oiriúnú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oiriúnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oiriúnú, the Irish word for adaptation.
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Adaptation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adaptation?
The Irish for adaptation is oiriúnú (pronounced “IR-oo-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oiriúnuithe. Depending on context it can also mean suiting.
How do you pronounce oiriúnú in Irish?
Oiriúnú is said like “IR-oo-noo” (IPA /ˈɛɾʲuːnuː/).
What is the plural of adaptation in Irish?
The plural of oiriúnú is oiriúnuithe; with the article, na hoiriúnuithe means “the adaptations”. The genitive plural is oiriúnuithe, as in liosta na n-oiriúnuithe (the list of adaptations).
Does oiriúnú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oiriúnú can mean adaptation or suiting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oiriúnú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oiriúnú (the adaptation), a hoiriúnú (her adaptation), a n-oiriúnú (their adaptation), na hoiriúnuithe (the adaptations).
How is 'oiriúnú' related to 'oiriúnach'?
'Oiriúnach' means 'suitable', and 'oiriúnú' is the act of making something suitable, from the verb 'oiriúnaigh' (adapt, suit).
