HeyRuaHow to say “humus” in Irish
- Irish:
- húmas
- English:
- humus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HOO-muss” /ˈhuːməs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- húmais, an húmais (e.g. leibhéal an húmais, level of humus)
What does “húmas” mean?
- humus
- The dark organic material in soil formed from decayed plant and animal matter.Also: organic matter, leaf mould, topsoil.
“Húmas” with the article
Here is húmas after the article (an t-alt).
an húmas
the humus
No change after an
“Húmas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using húmas, the Irish word for humus.
Tá húmas saibhir san ithir seo.
This soil is rich in humus.
Déantar húmas as duilleoga lofa.
Humus is made from rotted leaves.
Coinníonn an húmas uisce san ithir.
Humus holds water in the soil.
Tá dath dorcha ar an húmas.
Humus is dark in colour.
Méadaíonn múirín cainníocht an húmais.
Compost increases the amount of humus.
Is maith le péisteanna talún húmas.
Earthworms like humus.
Cuir húmas leis an ngairdín san earrach.
Add humus to the garden in spring.
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Humus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for humus?
The Irish for humus is húmas (pronounced “HOO-muss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce húmas in Irish?
Húmas is said like “HOO-muss” (IPA /ˈhuːməs/).
Does húmas have a plural?
No plural form is given for húmas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'húmas' the same as 'múirín'?
No. 'Múirín' is compost that you make and add, while 'húmas' is the decayed organic matter naturally present in the soil.
