HeyRuaHow to say “radiation” in Irish
- Irish:
- gathú
- English:
- radiation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gathaigh, to radiate (ag gathú, radiating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GA-hoo” /ˈɡahuː/
- Genitive singular:
- gathaithe, an ghathaithe (e.g. leibhéal an ghathaithe, the level of radiation)
What does “gathú” mean?
- radiation
- The giving off of rays of energy such as light, heat or radioactive particles; the verbal noun of the verb gathaigh.Also: radiating, irradiation, emission of rays.
“Gathú” as a verbal noun
After ag, gathú means radiating: it is the verbal noun of the verb gathaigh (to radiate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gathú” with the article
Here is gathú after the article (an t-alt).
“Gathú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gathú, the Irish word for radiation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Radiation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for radiation?
The Irish for radiation is gathú (pronounced “GA-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gathú in Irish?
Gathú is said like “GA-hoo” (IPA /ˈɡahuː/).
Does gathú have a plural?
No plural form is given for gathú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gathú change to ghathú or ngathú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gathú becomes mo ghathú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngathú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gathú and radaíocht?
Both can mean radiation; radaíocht is common for radioactivity and radiation in general, while gathú stresses the act of sending out rays (ga, 'ray').
