HeyRuaHow to say “radicle” in Irish
- Irish:
- fréamhán
- English:
- radicle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAY-vawn” /ˈfʲɾʲeːvˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fréamháin (radicles)
- Genitive singular:
- fréamháin, an fhréamháin (e.g. fás an fhréamháin, growth of the radicle)
- Genitive plural:
- fréamhán, na bhfréamhán (e.g. fás na bhfréamhán, the growth of the radicles)
What does “fréamhán” mean?
- radicle
- A small root, especially the first root that grows from a germinating seed.Also: rootlet, small root.
“Fréamhán” with the article
The plural of radicle in Irish is fréamháin. Here is fréamhán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fréamhán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fréamhán, the Irish word for radicle.
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Radicle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for radicle?
The Irish for radicle is fréamhán (pronounced “FRAY-vawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fréamháin.
How do you pronounce fréamhán in Irish?
Fréamhán is said like “FRAY-vawn” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲeːvˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of radicle in Irish?
The plural of fréamhán is fréamháin; with the article, na fréamháin means “the radicles”. The genitive plural is fréamhán, as in fás na bhfréamhán (the growth of the radicles).
Why does fréamhán change to fhréamhán or bhfréamhán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fréamhán becomes mo fhréamhán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfréamhán (eclipsis).
How is 'fréamhán' different from 'fréamh'?
'Fréamh' is the general word for a root, while 'fréamhán' is a diminutive meaning a small root or the radicle of a seedling.
