HeyRuaHow to say “enrichment” in Irish
- Irish:
- saibhriú
- English:
- enrichment, enrichment (of a substance)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- saibhrigh, to enrich (ag saibhriú, enriching)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SEV-roo” /ˈsˠəvʲɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- saibhrithe, an tsaibhrithe (e.g. próiseas an tsaibhrithe, the process of enrichment)
What does “saibhriú” mean?
“Saibhriú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- enrichment
- The act of making something or someone richer; it is the verbal noun of the verb saibhrigh.Also: enriching, making rich.
1 other meaning: enrichment (of a substance)
- 2enrichment (of a substance)
- The process of increasing the content or quality of something, such as soil, food or uranium.Also: enrichment, fortification, enriching.
“Saibhriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, saibhriú means enriching: it is the verbal noun of the verb saibhrigh (to enrich). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Saibhriú” with the article
Here is saibhriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Saibhriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saibhriú, the Irish word for enrichment.
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Enrichment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enrichment?
The Irish for enrichment is saibhriú (pronounced “SEV-roo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean enrichment (of a substance).
How do you pronounce saibhriú in Irish?
Saibhriú is said like “SEV-roo” (IPA /ˈsˠəvʲɾʲuː/).
Does saibhriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for saibhriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does saibhriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Saibhriú can mean enrichment or enrichment (of a substance), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does saibhriú change to shaibhriú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaibhriú. After ár (our) it stays ár saibhriú, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between saibhriú and saibhreas?
Saibhreas means wealth or richness itself, while saibhriú is the act or process of enriching, the verbal noun of saibhrigh.
