HeyRuaHow to say “irrigation” in Irish
- Irish:
- uisciúchán
- English:
- irrigation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ish-KOO-khawn” /ɪʃˈkʲuːxaːn/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- uisciúcháin, an uisciúcháin (e.g. córas uisciúcháin, irrigation system)
What does “uisciúchán” mean?
- irrigation
- The supplying of water to land or crops, through channels or pipes, so that they grow.Also: watering, irrigating.
“Uisciúchán” with the article
Here is uisciúchán after the article (an t-alt).
an t-uisciúchán
the irrigation
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Uisciúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uisciúchán, the Irish word for irrigation.
Tá uisciúchán riachtanach sa tír thirim seo.
Irrigation is essential in this dry country.
Thóg siad córas uisciúcháin nua ar an bhfeirm.
They built a new irrigation system on the farm.
Úsáideann an t-uisciúchán an iomarca uisce.
The irrigation uses too much water.
Gan uisciúchán ní fhásfadh na barra.
Without irrigation the crops would not grow.
Bhí costas an uisciúcháin ró-ard dúinn.
The cost of the irrigation was too high for us.
Infheistíodh go mór in uisciúchán sa réigiún.
There was heavy investment in irrigation in the region.
Tá canálacha uisciúcháin ar fud an ghleanna.
There are irrigation canals throughout the valley.
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Irrigation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for irrigation?
The Irish for irrigation is uisciúchán (pronounced “ish-KOO-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce uisciúchán in Irish?
Uisciúchán is said like “ish-KOO-khawn” (IPA /ɪʃˈkʲuːxaːn/).
Does uisciúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for uisciúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uisciúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uisciúchán (the irrigation), a huisciúchán (her irrigation), a n-uisciúchán (their irrigation).
What is the difference between uisciúchán and draenáil?
Uisciúchán is bringing water to land (irrigation), while draenáil is taking excess water away from it (drainage).
