HeyRuaHow to say “infiltration” in Irish
- Irish:
- insíothlú
- English:
- infiltration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- insíothlaigh, to infiltrate (ag insíothlú, infiltrating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-shee-hloo” /ˈɪnʲʃiːhl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- insíothlaithe, an insíothlaithe (e.g. ráta insíothlaithe, rate of infiltration)
What does “insíothlú” mean?
- infiltration
- The process of a liquid, such as water, seeping or filtering gradually into soil, rock or another material; it is the verbal noun of the verb insíothlaigh.Also: seepage, percolation, infiltrating.
“Insíothlú” as a verbal noun
After ag, insíothlú means infiltrating: it is the verbal noun of the verb insíothlaigh (to infiltrate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Insíothlú” with the article
Here is insíothlú after the article (an t-alt).
“Insíothlú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using insíothlú, the Irish word for infiltration.
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Infiltration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for infiltration?
The Irish for infiltration is insíothlú (pronounced “IN-shee-hloo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce insíothlú in Irish?
Insíothlú is said like “IN-shee-hloo” (IPA /ˈɪnʲʃiːhl̪ˠuː/).
Does insíothlú have a plural?
No plural form is given for insíothlú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does insíothlú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-insíothlú (the infiltration), a hinsíothlú (her infiltration), a n-insíothlú (their infiltration).
Is 'insíothlú' used for spies infiltrating an organisation?
It is mainly a technical term for liquids seeping into a material; for people infiltrating a group, 'insíothlú' may be seen in specialist texts, but check context, as 'sleamhnú isteach' is often used informally.
