HeyRuaHow to say “metamorphism” in Irish
- Irish:
- meiteamorfacht
- English:
- metamorphism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MET-uh-mor-fukht” /ˈmʲɛtʲəmˌoɾˠəfˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- meiteamorfachta, na meiteamorfachta (e.g. próiseas na meiteamorfachta, the process of metamorphism)
What does “meiteamorfacht” mean?
- metamorphism
- In geology, the process by which rocks are changed in structure or composition by heat, pressure or chemical action.Also: rock metamorphism, metamorphic process.
“Meiteamorfacht” with the article
Here is meiteamorfacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Meiteamorfacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meiteamorfacht, the Irish word for metamorphism.
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Metamorphism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for metamorphism?
The Irish for metamorphism is meiteamorfacht (pronounced “MET-uh-mor-fukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce meiteamorfacht in Irish?
Meiteamorfacht is said like “MET-uh-mor-fukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɛtʲəmˌoɾˠəfˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does meiteamorfacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for meiteamorfacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meiteamorfacht change to mheiteamorfacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheiteamorfacht. After ár (our) it stays ár meiteamorfacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is meiteamorfacht the same as meiteamorfóis?
No. Meiteamorfacht is the geological change in rocks, while meiteamorfóis is metamorphosis, such as a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.
