HeyRuaHow to say “fertilization” in Irish
- Irish:
- toirchiú
- English:
- fertilization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- toirchigh, to fertilize (ag toirchiú, fertilizing)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIR-ih-khoo” /ˈt̪ˠɛɾʲəxuː/
- Genitive singular:
- toirchithe, an toirchithe (e.g. próiseas an toirchithe, the process of fertilization)
What does “toirchiú” mean?
- fertilization
- The act of fertilizing an egg or making a female pregnant; the verbal noun of the verb toirchigh.Also: fecundation, impregnation, conception.
“Toirchiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, toirchiú means fertilizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb toirchigh (to fertilize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Toirchiú” with the article
Here is toirchiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Toirchiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toirchiú, the Irish word for fertilization.
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Fertilization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fertilization?
The Irish for fertilization is toirchiú (pronounced “TIR-ih-khoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce toirchiú in Irish?
Toirchiú is said like “TIR-ih-khoo” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɛɾʲəxuː/).
Does toirchiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for toirchiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does toirchiú change to thoirchiú or dtoirchiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toirchiú becomes mo thoirchiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoirchiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between toirchiú and toircheas?
Toirchiú is the act of fertilizing or impregnating, while toircheas means pregnancy, the state of carrying a child.
Is toirchiú used for fertilizing soil?
No, for spreading fertilizer on land use leasú; toirchiú refers to biological fertilization of eggs or plants.
