HeyRuaHow to say “evaporation” in Irish
- Irish:
- galú
- English:
- evaporation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- galaigh, to evaporate (ag galú, evaporating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAL-oo” /ˈɡal̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- galaithe, an ghalaithe (e.g. ráta galaithe, rate of evaporation)
What does “galú” mean?
- evaporation
- The process of a liquid turning into vapour; it is the verbal noun of the verb galaigh.Also: vaporisation, vaporization, evaporating.
“Galú” as a verbal noun
After ag, galú means evaporating: it is the verbal noun of the verb galaigh (to evaporate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Galú” with the article
Here is galú after the article (an t-alt).
“Galú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using galú, the Irish word for evaporation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Evaporation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for evaporation?
The Irish for evaporation is galú (pronounced “GAL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce galú in Irish?
Galú is said like “GAL-oo” (IPA /ˈɡal̪ˠuː/).
Does galú have a plural?
No plural form is given for galú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does galú change to ghalú or ngalú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) galú becomes mo ghalú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngalú (eclipsis).
How is 'galú' related to 'gal'?
'Galú' comes from 'gal' (vapour, steam) through the verb 'galaigh' (evaporate), so it literally means turning into vapour.
