HeyRuaHow to say “fossilization” in Irish
- Irish:
- iontaisiú
- English:
- fossilization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-tash-oo” /ˈiːn̪ˠt̪ˠəʃuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- iontaisithe, an iontaisithe (e.g. próiseas an iontaisithe, the process of fossilization)
What does “iontaisiú” mean?
- fossilization
- The process by which the remains of a plant or animal are turned into a fossil; it is the verbal noun of the verb iontaisigh.Also: fossilisation, petrification, fossilizing.
“Iontaisiú” with the article
Here is iontaisiú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-iontaisiú
the fossilization
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Iontaisiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iontaisiú, the Irish word for fossilization.
Tógann iontaisiú na milliúin bliain.
Fossilization takes millions of years.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an t-iontaisiú dúinn inniu.
The teacher explained fossilization to us today.
Is annamh a tharlaíonn iontaisiú ainmhithe boga.
The fossilization of soft animals rarely happens.
Bíonn uisce agus mianraí ag teastáil le haghaidh iontaisithe.
Water and minerals are needed for fossilization.
Léigh mé alt faoi phróiseas an iontaisithe.
I read an article about the process of fossilization.
Coinníonn an t-iontaisiú cruth na gcnámh.
Fossilization preserves the shape of the bones.
Tá suim mhór aici san iontaisiú.
She is very interested in fossilization.
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Fossilization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fossilization?
The Irish for fossilization is iontaisiú (pronounced “UN-tash-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iontaisiú in Irish?
Iontaisiú is said like “UN-tash-oo” (IPA /ˈiːn̪ˠt̪ˠəʃuː/).
Does iontaisiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for iontaisiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iontaisiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iontaisiú (the fossilization), a hiontaisiú (her fossilization), a n-iontaisiú (their fossilization).
How is iontaisiú related to iontaise?
Iontaise means a fossil, and iontaisiú is the process of becoming a fossil, from the verb iontaisigh, to fossilize.
