HeyRuaHow to say “erosion” in Irish
- Irish:
- creimeadh
- English:
- erosion, corrosion, gnawing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- creim, to gnaw (ag creimeadh, gnawing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KREM-uh” /ˈcɾʲɛmʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- creimthe, an chreimthe (e.g. fadhb an chreimthe, the problem of erosion)
What does “creimeadh” mean?
“Creimeadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- erosion
- The gradual wearing away of something, such as soil, rock or a coastline, by water, wind or other forces; verbal noun of the verb 'creim'.Also: wearing away, gnawing.
2 other meanings: corrosion or gnawing
- 2corrosion
- The slow eating away of metal or another material, for example by rust or acid.Also: eating away, rusting.
- 3gnawing
- The act of gnawing or nibbling at something with the teeth, as a rodent does; verbal noun of 'creim'.Also: nibbling, biting.
“Creimeadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, creimeadh means gnawing: it is the verbal noun of the verb creim (to gnaw). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Creimeadh” with the article
Here is creimeadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Creimeadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using creimeadh, the Irish word for erosion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Erosion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for erosion?
The Irish for erosion is creimeadh (pronounced “KREM-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean corrosion or gnawing.
How do you pronounce creimeadh in Irish?
Creimeadh is said like “KREM-uh” (IPA /ˈcɾʲɛmʲə/).
Does creimeadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for creimeadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does creimeadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Creimeadh can mean erosion, corrosion or gnawing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does creimeadh change to chreimeadh or gcreimeadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) creimeadh becomes mo chreimeadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcreimeadh (eclipsis).
What verb is creimeadh related to?
Creimeadh is the verbal noun of 'creim', to gnaw or erode, as in 'Tá an fharraige ag creimeadh na haille', the sea is eroding the cliff.
