HeyRuaHow to say “podzol” in Irish
- Irish:
- liathithir
- English:
- podzol
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-uh-hih-hir” /ˈlʲiəhɪhɪɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liathithreacha (podzols)
- Genitive singular:
- liathithreach, na liathithreach (e.g. próifíl na liathithreach, the profile of the podzol)
- Genitive plural:
- liathithreacha, na liathithreacha (e.g. staidéar ar na liathithreacha, the study of the podzols)
What does “liathithir” mean?
- podzol
- A type of acidic, leached soil with a pale grey upper layer, typical of cool, wet regions and heathland.Also: podsol, grey soil, leached soil.
“Liathithir” with the article
The plural of podzol in Irish is liathithreacha. Here is liathithir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liathithir
the podzol
No change after an
na liathithreacha
the podzols
Plural: no change after na
“Liathithir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liathithir, the Irish word for podzol.
Is cineál ithreach aigéadaí í liathithir.
Podzol is a kind of acidic soil.
Tá an liathithir coitianta ar an bportach seo.
Podzol is common on this bog.
Tá ciseal liath i mbarr na liathithreach.
There is a grey layer at the top of the podzol.
Foirmíonn liathithreacha in áiteanna fliucha fuara.
Podzols form in cold, wet places.
Níl an liathithir torthúil don fheirmeoireacht.
Podzol is not fertile for farming.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoin liathithir sa rang tíreolaíochta.
We learned about podzol in geography class.
Fásann fraoch go maith i liathithir.
Heather grows well in podzol.
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Podzol in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for podzol?
The Irish for podzol is liathithir (pronounced “LEE-uh-hih-hir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is liathithreacha.
How do you pronounce liathithir in Irish?
Liathithir is said like “LEE-uh-hih-hir” (IPA /ˈlʲiəhɪhɪɾʲ/).
What is the plural of podzol in Irish?
The plural of liathithir is liathithreacha; with the article, na liathithreacha means “the podzols”. The genitive plural is liathithreacha, as in staidéar ar na liathithreacha (the study of the podzols).
How is 'liathithir' formed?
It combines 'liath' (grey) with 'ithir' (soil), literally 'grey soil', describing the pale leached layer of a podzol.
