HeyRuaHow to say “decarbonization” in Irish
- Irish:
- dícharbónú
- English:
- decarbonization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dícharbónaigh, to decarbonise (ag dícharbónú, decarbonising)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dee-KHAR-bohn-oo” /ˈdʲiːˌxaɾˠəbˠoːn̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- dícharbónaithe, an dícharbónaithe (e.g. plean dícharbónaithe, decarbonization plan)
What does “dícharbónú” mean?
- decarbonization
- The process of removing or reducing carbon, especially cutting carbon emissions from energy, industry or transport; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'dícharbónaigh'.Also: decarbonisation, carbon reduction, decarbonizing.
“Dícharbónú” as a verbal noun
After ag, dícharbónú means decarbonising: it is the verbal noun of the verb dícharbónaigh (to decarbonise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dícharbónú” with the article
Here is dícharbónú after the article (an t-alt).
“Dícharbónú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dícharbónú, the Irish word for decarbonization.
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Decarbonization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decarbonization?
The Irish for decarbonization is dícharbónú (pronounced “dee-KHAR-bohn-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dícharbónú in Irish?
Dícharbónú is said like “dee-KHAR-bohn-oo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌxaɾˠəbˠoːn̪ˠuː/).
Does dícharbónú have a plural?
No plural form is given for dícharbónú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dícharbónú change to dhícharbónú or ndícharbónú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dícharbónú becomes mo dhícharbónú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndícharbónú (eclipsis).
What verb is 'dícharbónú' from?
It is the verbal noun of 'dícharbónaigh', to decarbonize, formed from 'dí-' (de-) and 'carbón' (carbon).
