HeyRuaHow to say “overpopulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ródhaonra
- English:
- overpopulation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-ghayn-ruh” /ˈɾˠoːˌɣeːnˠɾˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ródhaonra, an ródhaonra (e.g. fadhb an ródhaonra, the problem of overpopulation)
What does “ródhaonra” mean?
- overpopulation
- A situation in which too many people live in a place for its land and resources to support them.Also: overcrowding, excess population.
“Ródhaonra” with the article
Here is ródhaonra after the article (an t-alt).
an ródhaonra
the overpopulation
No change after an
“Ródhaonra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ródhaonra, the Irish word for overpopulation.
Is fadhb mhór é ródhaonra i gcathracha áirithe.
Overpopulation is a big problem in certain cities.
Bhí an ródhaonra ina chúis le gorta.
Overpopulation was a cause of famine.
Labhair an múinteoir faoi éifeachtaí an ródhaonra.
The teacher spoke about the effects of overpopulation.
Tá ródhaonra ag cur brú ar an timpeallacht.
Overpopulation is putting pressure on the environment.
Scríobh mé aiste ar ródhaonra an domhain.
I wrote an essay on world overpopulation.
Ní aontaíonn gach duine go bhfuil ródhaonra ann.
Not everyone agrees that there is overpopulation.
Is iomaí tír a bhfuil ródhaonra inti.
Many countries suffer from overpopulation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Overpopulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for overpopulation?
The Irish for overpopulation is ródhaonra (pronounced “ROH-ghayn-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ródhaonra in Irish?
Ródhaonra is said like “ROH-ghayn-ruh” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːˌɣeːnˠɾˠə/).
Does ródhaonra have a plural?
No plural form is given for ródhaonra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'ródhaonra' formed?
It is the prefix 'ró-' (too, over) added to 'daonra' (population), with lenition of the d, giving 'ródhaonra'.
