HeyRuaHow to say “emission” in Irish
- Irish:
- astaíocht
- English:
- emission
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-tee-ukht” /ˈas̪t̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- astaíochtaí (emissions)
- Genitive singular:
- astaíochta, na hastaíochta (e.g. leibhéal na hastaíochta, the level of emission)
- Genitive plural:
- astaíochtaí, na n-astaíochtaí (e.g. laghdú na n-astaíochtaí, the reduction of the emissions)
What does “astaíocht” mean?
- emission
- A substance, especially a gas, that is given off or released into the air, such as from a car or factory.Also: emittance, discharge, release.
“Astaíocht” with the article
The plural of emission in Irish is astaíochtaí. Here is astaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Astaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using astaíocht, the Irish word for emission.
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Emission in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for emission?
The Irish for emission is astaíocht (pronounced “AS-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is astaíochtaí.
How do you pronounce astaíocht in Irish?
Astaíocht is said like “AS-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈas̪t̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of emission in Irish?
The plural of astaíocht is astaíochtaí; with the article, na hastaíochtaí means “the emissions”. The genitive plural is astaíochtaí, as in laghdú na n-astaíochtaí (the reduction of the emissions).
Why does astaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an astaíocht (the emission), a hastaíocht (her emission), a n-astaíocht (their emission), na hastaíochtaí (the emissions).
How do I say 'emissions' in the climate sense?
Use the plural astaíochtaí, for example astaíochtaí carbóin for carbon emissions.
