HeyRuaHow to say “carburization” in Irish
- Irish:
- carbrú
- English:
- carburization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-uh-broo” /ˈkaɾˠəbˠɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- carbruithe (carburizations)
- Genitive singular:
- carbraithe, an charbraithe (e.g. próiseas an charbraithe, the process of carburization)
- Genitive plural:
- carbruithe, na gcarbruithe (e.g. próiseas na gcarbruithe, the carburization processes)
What does “carbrú” mean?
- carburization
- Carburization: the process of adding carbon to a metal such as iron or steel, or of combining something with carbon; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'carbraigh'.Also: carburizing, carburetion, carbonization.
“Carbrú” with the article
The plural of carburization in Irish is carbruithe. Here is carbrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Carbrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carbrú, the Irish word for carburization.
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Carburization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carburization?
The Irish for carburization is carbrú (pronounced “KAR-uh-broo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is carbruithe.
How do you pronounce carbrú in Irish?
Carbrú is said like “KAR-uh-broo” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠəbˠɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of carburization in Irish?
The plural of carbrú is carbruithe; with the article, na carbruithe means “the carburizations”. The genitive plural is carbruithe, as in próiseas na gcarbruithe (the carburization processes).
Why does carbrú change to charbrú or gcarbrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carbrú becomes mo charbrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarbrú (eclipsis).
Is 'carbrú' related to the engine part called a carburettor?
They share the root, but the engine part is 'carbradóir'. 'Carbrú' is the process of combining something with carbon.
