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Hybridization in Irish (Hibridiú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hybridization is hibridiú, a masculine noun. Ag hibridiú is hybridizing, from the verb hibridigh.
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How to say “hybridization” in Irish

Irish:
hibridiú
English:
hybridization
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:
hibridigh, to hybridize (ag hibridiú, hybridizing)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“HIB-rid-yoo”  /ˈhʲɪbʲɾʲɪdʲuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hibridithe, an hibridithe (e.g. próiseas an hibridithe, the process of hybridization)

What does “hibridiú” mean?

hybridization
The process of crossing different species or varieties to produce a hybrid; it is the verbal noun of the verb hibridigh.Also: hybridisation, crossbreeding, hybridizing, crossing.

“Hibridiú” as a verbal noun

After ag, hibridiú means hybridizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb hibridigh (to hybridize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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hibridiúverbal noun
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ag hibridiúhybridizing

“Hibridiú” with the article

Here is hibridiú after the article (an t-alt).

an hibridiú
the hybridization
No change after an

“Hibridiú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hibridiú, the Irish word for hybridization.

Is próiseas nádúrtha é an hibridiú i measc plandaí.
Hybridization is a natural process among plants.
Bhí an t-eolaí ag déanamh staidéir ar hibridiú.
The scientist was studying hybridization.
Tharla hibridiú idir an dá speiceas sin.
Hybridization occurred between those two species.
Labhair an múinteoir faoi thorthaí an hibridithe.
The teacher talked about the results of the hybridization.
Úsáidtear hibridiú chun barra níos láidre a fháil.
Hybridization is used to get stronger crops.
Tá baol sa hibridiú do speicis dhúchasacha.
Hybridization poses a risk to native species.
Rinneadh hibridiú ar na rósanna sa ghairdín.
The roses in the garden were hybridized.

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Hybridization in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hybridization?

The Irish for hybridization is hibridiú (pronounced “HIB-rid-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce hibridiú in Irish?

Hibridiú is said like “HIB-rid-yoo” (IPA /ˈhʲɪbʲɾʲɪdʲuː/).

Does hibridiú have a plural?

No plural form is given for hibridiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

What is the verb related to hibridiú?

The verb is hibridigh, to hybridize, and hibridiú is its verbal noun, as in 'ag hibridiú plandaí', hybridizing plants.

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