HeyRuaHow to say “cross-breeding” in Irish
- Irish:
- crosphórú
- English:
- cross-breeding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- crosphóraigh, to crossbreed (ag crosphórú, crossbreeding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROS-foh-roo” /ˈkɾˠɔsˌfˠoːɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- crosphóraithe, an chrosphóraithe (e.g. toradh an chrosphóraithe, the result of the cross-breeding)
What does “crosphórú” mean?
- cross-breeding
- The breeding of animals or plants from different breeds or varieties; it is the verbal noun of the verb crosphóraigh.Also: crossbreeding, hybridization, interbreeding, crossing.
“Crosphórú” as a verbal noun
After ag, crosphórú means crossbreeding: it is the verbal noun of the verb crosphóraigh (to crossbreed). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Crosphórú” with the article
Here is crosphórú after the article (an t-alt).
“Crosphórú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crosphórú, the Irish word for cross-breeding.
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Cross-breeding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cross-breeding?
The Irish for cross-breeding is crosphórú (pronounced “KROS-foh-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce crosphórú in Irish?
Crosphórú is said like “KROS-foh-roo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˌfˠoːɾˠuː/).
Does crosphórú have a plural?
No plural form is given for crosphórú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does crosphórú change to chrosphórú or gcrosphórú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crosphórú becomes mo chrosphórú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrosphórú (eclipsis).
How is crosphórú related to pórú?
Pórú means breeding in general, while crosphórú, formed with cros- 'cross', means breeding across different breeds or varieties.
