HeyRuaHow to say “planting” in Irish
- Irish:
- plandú
- English:
- planting, plantation, implanting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- plandaigh, to plant (ag plandú, planting)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAN-doo” /ˈpl̪ˠan̪ˠd̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- plandaithe, an phlandaithe (e.g. am plandaithe, planting time)
What does “plandú” mean?
“Plandú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- planting
- The act of putting plants or seeds in the ground; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'plandaigh'.Also: sowing, setting.
2 other meanings: plantation or implanting
- 2plantation
- The settling of people on land taken from others, especially the historical plantations of Ireland.Also: colonisation, settlement.
- 3implanting
- The act of fixing an idea or something else firmly in place.Also: instilling, implantation.
Other Irish words for planting: plandáil (planting)
“Plandú” as a verbal noun
After ag, plandú means planting: it is the verbal noun of the verb plandaigh (to plant). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Plandú” with the article
Here is plandú after the article (an t-alt).
“Plandú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plandú, the Irish word for planting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Planting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for planting?
The Irish for planting is plandú (pronounced “PLAN-doo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean plantation or implanting.
How do you pronounce plandú in Irish?
Plandú is said like “PLAN-doo” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠan̪ˠd̪ˠuː/).
Does plandú have a plural?
No plural form is given for plandú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does plandú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Plandú can mean planting, plantation or implanting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does plandú change to phlandú or bplandú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plandú becomes mo phlandú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplandú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'plandú' and 'plandáil'?
Both can mean planting or plantation; 'plandáil' is often used for the historical plantations, as in 'Plandáil Uladh', while 'plandú' is the verbal noun of 'plandaigh'.
