HeyRuaHow to say “effluent” in Irish
- Irish:
- eisilteach
- English:
- effluent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ESH-il-tyukh” /ˈɛʃɪl̠ʲtʲəx/
- Plural:
- eisiltigh (effluents)
- Genitive singular:
- eisiltigh, an eisiltigh (e.g. cóireáil an eisiltigh, treatment of the effluent)
- Genitive plural:
- eisilteach, na n-eisilteach (e.g. sceitheadh na n-eisilteach, the discharge of effluents)
What does “eisilteach” mean?
- effluent
- Liquid waste that flows out from a factory, sewage works or farm into rivers or the sea.Also: outflow, waste water, discharge.
“Eisilteach” with the article
The plural of effluent in Irish is eisiltigh. Here is eisilteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eisilteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eisilteach, the Irish word for effluent.
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Effluent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for effluent?
The Irish for effluent is eisilteach (pronounced “ESH-il-tyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eisiltigh.
How do you pronounce eisilteach in Irish?
Eisilteach is said like “ESH-il-tyukh” (IPA /ˈɛʃɪl̠ʲtʲəx/).
What is the plural of effluent in Irish?
The plural of eisilteach is eisiltigh; with the article, na heisiltigh means “the effluents”. The genitive plural is eisilteach, as in sceitheadh na n-eisilteach (the discharge of effluents).
Why does eisilteach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eisilteach (the effluent), a heisilteach (her effluent), a n-eisilteach (their effluent), na heisiltigh (the effluents).
Is 'eisilteach' also an adjective?
Yes, 'eisilteach' can be an adjective meaning effluent or flowing out, but as a noun it means the waste liquid itself.
