HeyRuaHow to say “galvanization” in Irish
- Irish:
- galbhánú
- English:
- galvanization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- galbhánaigh, to galvanize (ag galbhánú, galvanizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAL-uh-vaw-noo” /ˈɡaləvˠaːn̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- galbhánaithe, an ghalbhánaithe (e.g. próiseas an ghalbhánaithe, the galvanization process)
What does “galbhánú” mean?
- galvanization
- Galvanization is the process of coating iron or steel with zinc to protect it from rust; it is the verbal noun of the verb galbhánaigh.Also: galvanizing, galvanising, zinc coating.
“Galbhánú” as a verbal noun
After ag, galbhánú means galvanizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb galbhánaigh (to galvanize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Galbhánú” with the article
Here is galbhánú after the article (an t-alt).
“Galbhánú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using galbhánú, the Irish word for galvanization.
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Galvanization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for galvanization?
The Irish for galvanization is galbhánú (pronounced “GAL-uh-vaw-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce galbhánú in Irish?
Galbhánú is said like “GAL-uh-vaw-noo” (IPA /ˈɡaləvˠaːn̪ˠuː/).
Does galbhánú have a plural?
No plural form is given for galbhánú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does galbhánú change to ghalbhánú or ngalbhánú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) galbhánú becomes mo ghalbhánú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngalbhánú (eclipsis).
What verb is galbhánú related to?
It is the verbal noun of galbhánaigh, 'to galvanize', so 'galvanized iron' is iarann galbhánaithe.
