HeyRuaHow to say “geotropism” in Irish
- Irish:
- geotrópacht
- English:
- geotropism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYO-troh-pukht” /ˈɟoːt̪ˠɾˠoːpˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- geotrópachta, na geotrópachta (e.g. staidéar na geotrópachta, the study of geotropism)
What does “geotrópacht” mean?
- geotropism
- The growth or movement of a plant or plant part in response to gravity, such as roots growing downwards.Also: gravitropism, response to gravity.
“Geotrópacht” with the article
Here is geotrópacht after the article (an t-alt).
an gheotrópacht
the geotropism
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Geotrópacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geotrópacht, the Irish word for geotropism.
Is sampla de gheotrópacht é fás na bhfréamhacha síos.
Roots growing downwards is an example of geotropism.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an gheotrópacht dúinn inniu.
The teacher explained geotropism to us today.
Rinneamar turgnamh geotrópachta sa tsaotharlann.
We did a geotropism experiment in the lab.
Bíonn geotrópacht dhearfach ag fréamhacha.
Roots show positive geotropism.
Bíonn geotrópacht dhiúltach ag gais phlandaí.
Plant stems show negative geotropism.
Tá ceist faoin ngeotrópacht ar an scrúdú.
There is a question about geotropism on the exam.
Is í an domhantarraingt is cúis le geotrópacht.
Gravity is the cause of geotropism.
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Geotropism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for geotropism?
The Irish for geotropism is geotrópacht (pronounced “GYO-troh-pukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce geotrópacht in Irish?
Geotrópacht is said like “GYO-troh-pukht” (IPA /ˈɟoːt̪ˠɾˠoːpˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does geotrópacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for geotrópacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does geotrópacht change to gheotrópacht or ngeotrópacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geotrópacht becomes mo gheotrópacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeotrópacht (eclipsis).
What is the related word for a plant's response to light?
That is fótatrópacht, phototropism, while geotrópacht is the response to gravity.
