HeyRuaHow to say “grafting” in Irish
- Irish:
- nódú
- English:
- grafting, transplant
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- nódaigh, to graft (ag nódú, grafting)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NOH-doo” /ˈn̪ˠoːd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- nóduithe
- Genitive singular:
- nódaithe, an nódaithe (e.g. le linn an nódaithe, during the grafting)
- Genitive plural:
- nóduithe, na nóduithe (e.g. líon na nóduithe, the number of grafts)
What does “nódú” mean?
“Nódú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- grafting
- The verbal noun of the verb 'nódaigh': the act of joining a shoot or tissue from one plant or body onto another so that it grows there.Also: graft, engrafting.
1 other meaning: transplant
- 2transplant
- In medicine, the transfer of an organ or tissue from one person or part of the body to another.Also: transplantation, organ transplant, implant.
“Nódú” as a verbal noun
After ag, nódú means grafting: it is the verbal noun of the verb nódaigh (to graft). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Nódú” with the article
The plural of grafting in Irish is nóduithe. Here is nódú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nódú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nódú, the Irish word for grafting.
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Grafting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grafting?
The Irish for grafting is nódú (pronounced “NOH-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nóduithe. Depending on context it can also mean transplant.
How do you pronounce nódú in Irish?
Nódú is said like “NOH-doo” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠoːd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of grafting in Irish?
The plural of nódú is nóduithe; with the article, it is na nóduithe. The genitive plural is nóduithe, as in líon na nóduithe (the number of grafts).
Does nódú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nódú can mean grafting or transplant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What verb is 'nódú' from?
It is the verbal noun of 'nódaigh', to graft or transplant, as in 'nódaigh craobh ar chrann', graft a branch onto a tree.
Is 'nódú' the same as 'trasphlandú'?
'Trasphlandú' usually means moving a whole plant to new ground, while 'nódú' is grafting or transplanting tissue or an organ onto another body.
