HeyRuaHow to say “environment” in Irish
- Irish:
- imshaol
- English:
- environment, surroundings
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-heel” /ˈɪmˌhiːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- imshaoil, an imshaoil (e.g. cosaint an imshaoil, protection of the environment)
What does “imshaol” mean?
“Imshaol” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- environment
- The natural surroundings and conditions in which people, animals and plants live.Also: surroundings, natural environment, ecology.
1 other meaning: surroundings
- 2surroundings
- The setting or conditions around a person or thing, such as a working or social environment.Also: setting, milieu, environment.
Other Irish words for environment: timpeallacht (environment), comhshaol (environment)
“Imshaol” with the article
Here is imshaol after the article (an t-alt).
“Imshaol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imshaol, the Irish word for environment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Environment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for environment?
The Irish for environment is imshaol (pronounced “IM-heel”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean surroundings.
How do you pronounce imshaol in Irish?
Imshaol is said like “IM-heel” (IPA /ˈɪmˌhiːlʲ/).
Does imshaol have a plural?
No plural form is given for imshaol in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does imshaol have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imshaol can mean environment or surroundings, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does imshaol sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imshaol (the environment), a himshaol (her environment), a n-imshaol (their environment).
What is the difference between 'imshaol' and 'comhshaol'?
Both mean environment; 'comhshaol' is the usual official term (an Roinn Comhshaoil), while 'imshaol' is also used, especially for surroundings or milieu. 'Timpeallacht' is another common word for surroundings.
