HeyRuaHow to say “fallout” in Irish
- Irish:
- astitim
- English:
- fallout
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-titch-im” /ˈasˌtʲitʲəmʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- astitime, na hastitime (e.g. leibhéal na hastitime, the level of fallout)
What does “astitim” mean?
- fallout
- Radioactive particles or dust that fall to earth after a nuclear explosion or accident.Also: radioactive fallout, nuclear fallout.
“Astitim” with the article
Here is astitim after the article (an t-alt).
an astitim
the fallout
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Astitim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using astitim, the Irish word for fallout.
Thit astitim ar an gceantar tar éis an phléasctha.
Fallout fell on the area after the explosion.
Tá an astitim fós contúirteach do dhaoine.
The fallout is still dangerous to people.
Thomhais na heolaithe leibhéal na hastitime.
The scientists measured the level of fallout.
Scaip an ghaoth an astitim thar an tír.
The wind spread the fallout across the country.
Bhí eagla ar na feirmeoirí roimh an astitim.
The farmers were afraid of the fallout.
Fanaigí istigh go dtí go mbeidh an astitim imithe.
Stay inside until the fallout has gone.
Rinne an astitim dochar mór don talamh.
The fallout did great damage to the land.
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Fallout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fallout?
The Irish for fallout is astitim (pronounced “AS-titch-im”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce astitim in Irish?
Astitim is said like “AS-titch-im” (IPA /ˈasˌtʲitʲəmʲ/).
Does astitim have a plural?
No plural form is given for astitim in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does astitim sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an astitim (the fallout), a hastitim (her fallout), a n-astitim (their fallout).
How is 'astitim' related to 'titim'?
'Astitim' is formed from 'as' (out) and 'titim' (falling), so it literally means a falling out, used for radioactive fallout.
