HeyRuaHow to say “magma” in Irish
- Irish:
- magma
- English:
- magma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAG-muh” /ˈmˠaɡəmˠə/
- Plural:
- magmaí (magmas)
- Genitive singular:
- magma, an mhagma (e.g. teocht an mhagma, the temperature of the magma)
- Genitive plural:
- magmaí, na magmaí (e.g. comhdhéanamh na magmaí, the composition of magmas)
What does “magma” mean?
- magma
- Hot molten rock found beneath the surface of the earth, which becomes lava when it erupts.Also: molten rock, lava.
“Magma” with the article
The plural of magma in Irish is magmaí. Here is magma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Magma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using magma, the Irish word for magma.
Other nouns in Irish
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Magma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magma?
The Irish for magma is magma (pronounced “MAG-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is magmaí.
How do you pronounce magma in Irish?
Magma is said like “MAG-muh” (IPA /ˈmˠaɡəmˠə/).
What is the plural of magma in Irish?
The plural of magma is magmaí; with the article, na magmaí means “the magmas”. The genitive plural is magmaí, as in comhdhéanamh na magmaí (the composition of magmas).
Why does magma change to mhagma?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhagma. After ár (our) it stays ár magma, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between magma and laibhe?
Magma is molten rock still underground, while laibhe is the same material once it has erupted onto the surface.
