HeyRuaHow to say “polarization” in Irish
- Irish:
- polarú
- English:
- polarization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- polaraigh, to polarize (ag polarú, polarizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “POL-uh-roo” /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠəɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- polaraithe, an pholaraithe (e.g. uillinn an pholaraithe, angle of polarization)
What does “polarú” mean?
- polarization
- The process of giving something polarity, as with light, electricity or magnetism; it is the verbal noun of the verb polaraigh.Also: polarisation, polarizing, polarity.
“Polarú” as a verbal noun
After ag, polarú means polarizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb polaraigh (to polarize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Polarú” with the article
Here is polarú after the article (an t-alt).
“Polarú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polarú, the Irish word for polarization.
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Polarization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polarization?
The Irish for polarization is polarú (pronounced “POL-uh-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce polarú in Irish?
Polarú is said like “POL-uh-roo” (IPA /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠəɾˠuː/).
Does polarú have a plural?
No plural form is given for polarú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does polarú change to pholarú or bpolarú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polarú becomes mo pholarú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolarú (eclipsis).
Can polarú be used for political polarization?
Standard dictionaries give polarú mainly as a technical term in physics; for social division you may see it used loosely, but deighilt or scoilt are common alternatives.
