HeyRuaHow to say “pollution” in Irish
- Irish:
- truailliú
- English:
- pollution, corruption
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- truailligh, to pollute (ag truailliú, polluting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TROO-uh-lee-oo” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠuəlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- truaillithe, an truaillithe (e.g. leibhéal an truaillithe, the level of pollution)
What does “truailliú” mean?
“Truailliú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pollution
- The contamination of air, water or land by harmful substances.Also: contamination, environmental pollution.
1 other meaning: corruption
- 2corruption
- The act of corrupting, defiling or debasing something; it is the verbal noun of the verb truailligh.Also: defilement, debasement, adulteration.
“Truailliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, truailliú means polluting: it is the verbal noun of the verb truailligh (to pollute). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Truailliú” with the article
Here is truailliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Truailliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using truailliú, the Irish word for pollution.
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Pollution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pollution?
The Irish for pollution is truailliú (pronounced “TROO-uh-lee-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean corruption.
How do you pronounce truailliú in Irish?
Truailliú is said like “TROO-uh-lee-oo” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠuəlʲuː/).
Does truailliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for truailliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does truailliú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Truailliú can mean pollution or corruption, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does truailliú change to thruailliú or dtruailliú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) truailliú becomes mo thruailliú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtruailliú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between truailliú and truaillitheán?
Truailliú is the process of pollution itself, while truaillitheán is a pollutant, the substance that causes it.
