Cross-pollination in Irish (Crosphailniú): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for cross-pollination?

The Irish for cross-pollination is crosphailniú (pronounced “KROS-fal-in-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean cross-pollination (of ideas).

Q: Does crosphailniú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Crosphailniú can mean cross-pollination or cross-pollination (of ideas), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “cross-pollination” in Irish

Irish:: crosphailniú
English:: cross-pollination, cross-pollination (of ideas)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KROS-fal-in-oo” /ˈkɾˠɔsˌfˠalʲənʲuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: crosphailnithe, an chrosphailnithe (e.g. próiseas an chrosphailnithe, the process of cross-pollination)

What does “crosphailniú” mean?

“Crosphailniú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

cross-pollination: The transfer of pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of another plant.Also: cross pollination, pollination.

1 other meaning: cross-pollination (of ideas)

2cross-pollination (of ideas): The exchange and mixing of ideas or influences between different groups or fields.Also: cross-pollination, exchange of ideas, cross-fertilisation.

“Crosphailniú” with the article

Here is crosphailniú after the article (an t-alt).

an crosphailniú

the cross-pollination

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“Crosphailniú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using crosphailniú, the Irish word for cross-pollination.

Is cineál pailnithe é crosphailniú.

Cross-pollination is a type of pollination.

Déanann na beacha an crosphailniú sa ghairdín.

The bees do the cross-pollination in the garden.

Tá na feithidí riachtanach don chrosphailniú.

Insects are essential for cross-pollination.

D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi chrosphailniú sa rang eolaíochta.

We learned about cross-pollination in science class.

Míníonn an múinteoir próiseas an chrosphailnithe.

The teacher explains the process of cross-pollination.

Bhí crosphailniú smaointe idir an dá ghrúpa.

There was a cross-pollination of ideas between the two groups.

Tarlaíonn crosphailniú nuair a iompraíonn an ghaoth pailin.

Cross-pollination happens when the wind carries pollen.

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Cross-pollination in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cross-pollination?

The Irish for cross-pollination is crosphailniú (pronounced “KROS-fal-in-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean cross-pollination (of ideas).

How do you pronounce crosphailniú in Irish?

Crosphailniú is said like “KROS-fal-in-oo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˌfˠalʲənʲuː/).

Does crosphailniú have a plural?

No plural form is given for crosphailniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does crosphailniú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Crosphailniú can mean cross-pollination or cross-pollination (of ideas), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does crosphailniú change to chrosphailniú or gcrosphailniú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crosphailniú becomes mo chrosphailniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrosphailniú (eclipsis).

What is the opposite of crosphailniú?

The opposite is féinphailniú, self-pollination, where a flower is pollinated by its own pollen.

Cross-pollination in Irish (Crosphailniú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage