HeyRuaHow to say “industrialization” in Irish
- Irish:
- tionsclú
- English:
- industrialization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tionsclaigh, to industrialize (ag tionsclú, industrializing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYIN-skloo” /ˈtʲɪn̪ˠsˠkl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- tionsclaithe, an tionsclaithe (e.g. ré an tionsclaithe, the era of industrialization)
What does “tionsclú” mean?
- industrialization
- The process of developing industries in a country or region; the verbal noun of the verb 'tionsclaigh'.Also: industrialisation, industrializing.
“Tionsclú” as a verbal noun
After ag, tionsclú means industrializing: it is the verbal noun of the verb tionsclaigh (to industrialize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tionsclú” with the article
Here is tionsclú after the article (an t-alt).
“Tionsclú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tionsclú, the Irish word for industrialization.
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Industrialization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for industrialization?
The Irish for industrialization is tionsclú (pronounced “TYIN-skloo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tionsclú in Irish?
Tionsclú is said like “TYIN-skloo” (IPA /ˈtʲɪn̪ˠsˠkl̪ˠuː/).
Does tionsclú have a plural?
No plural form is given for tionsclú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tionsclú change to thionsclú or dtionsclú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tionsclú becomes mo thionsclú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtionsclú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tionsclú' and 'tionscal'?
'Tionscal' means an industry itself, while 'tionsclú' is the process of industrializing.
