HeyRuaHow to say “carbon dating” in Irish
- Irish:
- carbóntréimhsiú
- English:
- carbon dating
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-bohn-tray-vshoo” /ˈkaɾˠəbˠoːnˌtʲɾʲeːvʲʃuː/
- Genitive singular:
- carbóntréimhsithe, an charbóntréimhsithe (e.g. torthaí an charbóntréimhsithe, the results of the carbon dating)
What does “carbóntréimhsiú” mean?
- carbon dating
- A scientific method of finding the age of ancient organic material by measuring the carbon in it.Also: radiocarbon dating, carbon-14 dating.
“Carbóntréimhsiú” with the article
Here is carbóntréimhsiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Carbóntréimhsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carbóntréimhsiú, the Irish word for carbon dating.
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Carbon dating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carbon dating?
The Irish for carbon dating is carbóntréimhsiú (pronounced “KAR-bohn-tray-vshoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce carbóntréimhsiú in Irish?
Carbóntréimhsiú is said like “KAR-bohn-tray-vshoo” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠəbˠoːnˌtʲɾʲeːvʲʃuː/).
Does carbóntréimhsiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for carbóntréimhsiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does carbóntréimhsiú change to charbóntréimhsiú or gcarbóntréimhsiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carbóntréimhsiú becomes mo charbóntréimhsiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarbóntréimhsiú (eclipsis).
How is 'carbóntréimhsiú' formed?
It combines 'carbón' (carbon) with 'tréimhsiú', the verbal noun of 'tréimhsigh' (to date, periodise).
