HeyRuaHow to say “benefiting” in Irish
- Irish:
- tairbhiú
- English:
- benefiting, fertilization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-iv-oo” /ˈt̪ˠaɾʲəvʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- tairbhithe, an tairbhithe (e.g. próiseas an tairbhithe, the process of benefiting)
What does “tairbhiú” mean?
“Tairbhiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- benefiting
- The verbal noun of the verb tairbhigh: the act of benefiting or profiting, or of making something useful or profitable.Also: profiting, utilization, making profitable.
1 other meaning: fertilization
- 2fertilization
- The act of fertilizing or impregnating, as of an egg or a plant.Also: fertilisation, impregnation, insemination.
“Tairbhiú” with the article
Here is tairbhiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Tairbhiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tairbhiú, the Irish word for benefiting.
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Benefiting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for benefiting?
The Irish for benefiting is tairbhiú (pronounced “TAR-iv-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fertilization.
How do you pronounce tairbhiú in Irish?
Tairbhiú is said like “TAR-iv-oo” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾʲəvʲuː/).
Does tairbhiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for tairbhiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tairbhiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tairbhiú can mean benefiting or fertilization, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tairbhiú change to thairbhiú or dtairbhiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tairbhiú becomes mo thairbhiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtairbhiú (eclipsis).
How is tairbhiú related to tairbhe?
Tairbhe means benefit or profit, and tairbhiú is the verbal noun of tairbhigh, to benefit or make fruitful; in biology tairbhiú means fertilization.
