HeyRuaHow to say “lateral bud” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobh-bhachlóg
- English:
- lateral bud
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYV-vakh-lohg” /ˈt̪ˠeːwˌwaxl̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- taobh-bhachlóga (lateral buds)
- Genitive singular:
- taobh-bhachlóige, na taobh-bhachlóige (e.g. fás na taobh-bhachlóige, growth of the lateral bud)
- Genitive plural:
- taobh-bhachlóg, na dtaobh-bhachlóg (e.g. líon na dtaobh-bhachlóg, number of lateral buds)
What does “taobh-bhachlóg” mean?
- lateral bud
- A bud that grows on the side of a plant stem rather than at its tip.Also: side bud, axillary bud.
“Taobh-bhachlóg” with the article
The plural of lateral bud in Irish is taobh-bhachlóga. Here is taobh-bhachlóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobh-bhachlóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobh-bhachlóg, the Irish word for lateral bud.
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Lateral bud in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lateral bud?
The Irish for lateral bud is taobh-bhachlóg (pronounced “TAYV-vakh-lohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is taobh-bhachlóga.
How do you pronounce taobh-bhachlóg in Irish?
Taobh-bhachlóg is said like “TAYV-vakh-lohg” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠeːwˌwaxl̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of lateral bud in Irish?
The plural of taobh-bhachlóg is taobh-bhachlóga; with the article, na taobh-bhachlóga means “the lateral buds”. The genitive plural is taobh-bhachlóg, as in líon na dtaobh-bhachlóg (number of lateral buds).
Why does taobh-bhachlóg change to thaobh-bhachlóg or dtaobh-bhachlóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobh-bhachlóg becomes mo thaobh-bhachlóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobh-bhachlóg (eclipsis).
How does 'taobh-bhachlóg' differ from 'bachlóg'?
'Bachlóg' is any bud, while 'taobh-bhachlóg' is specifically a bud on the side of the stem, as opposed to 'ceann-bhachlóg', the terminal bud.
