How to say “mineralization” in Irish
- Irish:
- mianrú
- English:
- mineralization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-un-roo” /ˈmʲiən̪ˠɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- mianraithe, an mhianraithe (e.g. próiseas an mhianraithe, the process of mineralization)
What does “mianrú” mean?
- mineralization
- The process by which minerals are formed or deposited in rock, soil or tissue, or the act of turning something into a mineral; it is the verbal noun of 'mianraigh'.Also: mineralisation, mineral formation.
“Mianrú” with the article
Here is mianrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Mianrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mianrú, the Irish word for mineralization.
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Mineralization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mineralization?
The Irish for mineralization is mianrú (pronounced “MEE-un-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mianrú in Irish?
Mianrú is said like “MEE-un-roo” (IPA /ˈmʲiən̪ˠɾˠuː/).
Does mianrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for mianrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mianrú change to mhianrú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhianrú. After ár (our) it stays ár mianrú, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mianrú' related to 'mianra'?
'Mianra' means a mineral, and 'mianrú' is the process of forming or becoming minerals, from the verb 'mianraigh'.
