HeyRuaHow to say “mechanization” in Irish
- Irish:
- meicniú
- English:
- mechanization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- meicnigh, to mechanize (ag meicniú, mechanizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEK-nyoo” /ˈmʲɛcnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- meicnithe, an mheicnithe (e.g. tionchar an mheicnithe, the impact of mechanization)
What does “meicniú” mean?
- mechanization
- The process of introducing machines to do work, especially in farming or industry; it is the verbal noun of the verb meicnigh.Also: mechanisation, mechanizing, use of machinery.
“Meicniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, meicniú means mechanizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb meicnigh (to mechanize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Meicniú” with the article
Here is meicniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Meicniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meicniú, the Irish word for mechanization.
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Mechanization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mechanization?
The Irish for mechanization is meicniú (pronounced “MEK-nyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce meicniú in Irish?
Meicniú is said like “MEK-nyoo” (IPA /ˈmʲɛcnʲuː/).
Does meicniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for meicniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meicniú change to mheicniú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheicniú. After ár (our) it stays ár meicniú, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is meicniú different from uathoibriú?
Meicniú means bringing in machines to do work, while uathoibriú means automation, where machines run with little human control.
