HeyRuaHow to say “mangrove” in Irish
- Irish:
- mangróbh
- English:
- mangrove
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MANG-grohv” /ˈmˠaŋɡɾˠoːvˠ/
- Plural:
- mangróibh (mangroves)
- Genitive singular:
- mangróibh, an mhangróibh (e.g. fréamhacha an mhangróibh, the roots of the mangrove)
- Genitive plural:
- mangróbh, na mangróbh (e.g. foraois mangróbh, a mangrove forest)
What does “mangróbh” mean?
- mangrove
- A tropical tree or shrub that grows in salty coastal water and muddy shores, with roots that rise above the ground.Also: mangrove tree, mangrove swamp.
“Mangróbh” with the article
The plural of mangrove in Irish is mangróibh. Here is mangróbh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mangróbh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mangróbh, the Irish word for mangrove.
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Mangrove in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mangrove?
The Irish for mangrove is mangróbh (pronounced “MANG-grohv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mangróibh.
How do you pronounce mangróbh in Irish?
Mangróbh is said like “MANG-grohv” (IPA /ˈmˠaŋɡɾˠoːvˠ/).
What is the plural of mangrove in Irish?
The plural of mangróbh is mangróibh; with the article, na mangróibh means “the mangroves”. The genitive plural is mangróbh, as in foraois mangróbh (a mangrove forest).
Why does mangróbh change to mhangróbh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhangróbh. After ár (our) it stays ár mangróbh, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'mangróbh' a native Irish word?
No, 'mangróbh' is a borrowing from English 'mangrove', adapted to Irish spelling, and is used mainly in scientific and geographical writing.
