HeyRuaHow to say “agroforestry” in Irish
- Irish:
- agrafhoraoiseacht
- English:
- agroforestry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ruh-ur-ee-shukht” /ˈaɡɾˠəˌoɾˠiːʃəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- agrafhoraoiseachta, na hagrafhoraoiseachta (e.g. buntáistí na hagrafhoraoiseachta, the advantages of agroforestry)
What does “agrafhoraoiseacht” mean?
- agroforestry
- A land-use system in which trees or shrubs are grown together with crops or livestock on the same land.Also: agro-forestry, farm forestry, trees on farmland.
“Agrafhoraoiseacht” with the article
Here is agrafhoraoiseacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Agrafhoraoiseacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using agrafhoraoiseacht, the Irish word for agroforestry.
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Agroforestry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for agroforestry?
The Irish for agroforestry is agrafhoraoiseacht (pronounced “AG-ruh-ur-ee-shukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce agrafhoraoiseacht in Irish?
Agrafhoraoiseacht is said like “AG-ruh-ur-ee-shukht” (IPA /ˈaɡɾˠəˌoɾˠiːʃəxt̪ˠ/).
Does agrafhoraoiseacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for agrafhoraoiseacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does agrafhoraoiseacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an agrafhoraoiseacht (the agroforestry), a hagrafhoraoiseacht (her agroforestry), a n-agrafhoraoiseacht (their agroforestry).
How is 'agrafhoraoiseacht' related to 'foraoiseacht'?
It is formed from the prefix 'agra-' (agricultural) and 'foraoiseacht' (forestry), with lenition of the f, so 'foraoiseacht' becomes 'fhoraoiseacht'.
