HeyRuaHow to say “eclipsis” in Irish
- Irish:
- urú
- English:
- eclipsis, eclipse, eclipsing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- uraigh, to eclipse (ag urú, eclipsing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-oo” /ˈʊɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- uruithe (eclipses)
- Genitive singular:
- uraithe, an uraithe (e.g. rialacha an uraithe, the rules of eclipsis)
- Genitive plural:
- uruithe, na n-uruithe (e.g. rialacha na n-uruithe, the rules of eclipses)
What does “urú” mean?
“Urú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- eclipsis
- In grammar, the initial mutation in Irish where a sound is added before a word's first letter, as in 'ar an mbord' or 'i gcathair'.Also: nasalization, nasalisation, initial mutation.
2 other meanings: eclipse or eclipsing
- 2eclipse
- The darkening of the sun or moon when another heavenly body passes in front of it.Also: solar eclipse, lunar eclipse.
- 3eclipsing
- The act of eclipsing or overshadowing something; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'uraigh'.Also: overshadowing, obscuring.
“Urú” as a verbal noun
After ag, urú means eclipsing: it is the verbal noun of the verb uraigh (to eclipse). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Urú” with the article
The plural of eclipsis in Irish is uruithe. Here is urú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Urú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urú, the Irish word for eclipsis.
Other nouns in Irish
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Eclipsis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eclipsis?
The Irish for eclipsis is urú (pronounced “UR-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uruithe. Depending on context it can also mean eclipse or eclipsing.
How do you pronounce urú in Irish?
Urú is said like “UR-oo” (IPA /ˈʊɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of eclipsis in Irish?
The plural of urú is uruithe; with the article, na huruithe means “the eclipses”. The genitive plural is uruithe, as in rialacha na n-uruithe (the rules of eclipses).
Does urú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urú can mean eclipsis, eclipse or eclipsing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does urú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-urú (the eclipsis), a hurú (her eclipsis), a n-urú (their eclipsis), na huruithe (the eclipses).
What is the difference between 'urú' and 'séimhiú'?
'Urú' (eclipsis) adds a letter before the word, as in 'i gcarr', while 'séimhiú' (lenition) adds an h after the first consonant, as in 'mo charr'.
How do I say 'solar eclipse' in Irish?
A solar eclipse is 'urú na gréine' and a lunar eclipse is 'urú na gealaí'.
