HeyRuaHow to say “cultivar” in Irish
- Irish:
- saothróg
- English:
- cultivar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SEE-hrohg” /ˈsˠiːhɾˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- saothróga (cultivars)
- Genitive singular:
- saothróige, na saothróige (e.g. ainm na saothróige, the name of the cultivar)
- Genitive plural:
- saothróg, na saothróg (e.g. tréithe na saothróg, the traits of the cultivars)
What does “saothróg” mean?
- cultivar
- A plant variety that has been produced and kept by deliberate cultivation and selection.Also: cultivated variety, plant variety, garden variety.
“Saothróg” with the article
The plural of cultivar in Irish is saothróga. Here is saothróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Saothróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saothróg, the Irish word for cultivar.
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Cultivar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cultivar?
The Irish for cultivar is saothróg (pronounced “SEE-hrohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is saothróga.
How do you pronounce saothróg in Irish?
Saothróg is said like “SEE-hrohg” (IPA /ˈsˠiːhɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of cultivar in Irish?
The plural of saothróg is saothróga; with the article, na saothróga means “the cultivars”. The genitive plural is saothróg, as in tréithe na saothróg (the traits of the cultivars).
Why does saothróg change to shaothróg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaothróg. After ár (our) it stays ár saothróg, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'saothróg' and 'cineál'?
'Cineál' is a general word for a kind or variety, while 'saothróg' is the technical term for a cultivar, a variety produced by cultivation. It is related to 'saothrú', cultivation.
