HeyRuaHow to say “rhizome” in Irish
- Irish:
- riosóm
- English:
- rhizome
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RIS-ohm” /ˈɾʲɪsˠoːmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- riosóim (rhizomes)
- Genitive singular:
- riosóim, an riosóim (e.g. fad an riosóim, length of the rhizome)
- Genitive plural:
- riosóm, na riosóm (e.g. fás na riosóm, the growth of the rhizomes)
What does “riosóm” mean?
- rhizome
- A thick underground stem of a plant that grows sideways and sends out roots and shoots.Also: rootstock, underground stem, creeping rootstock.
“Riosóm” with the article
The plural of rhizome in Irish is riosóim. Here is riosóm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an riosóm
the rhizome
No change after an
na riosóim
the rhizomes
Plural: no change after na
“Riosóm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using riosóm, the Irish word for rhizome.
Is gas faoi thalamh é riosóm.
A rhizome is an underground stem.
Fásann an riosóm go cothrománach faoin ithir.
The rhizome grows horizontally under the soil.
Tá riosóim ag an sinséar.
Ginger has rhizomes.
Gearr píosa den riosóm agus cuir é.
Cut a piece of the rhizome and plant it.
Stórálann an planda bia ina riosóim.
The plant stores food in its rhizomes.
Tagann péacáin nua ó bhachlóga an riosóim.
New shoots come from the buds of the rhizome.
Scaipeann an raithneach trí riosóim faoin talamh.
The fern spreads through rhizomes underground.
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Rhizome in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rhizome?
The Irish for rhizome is riosóm (pronounced “RIS-ohm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is riosóim.
How do you pronounce riosóm in Irish?
Riosóm is said like “RIS-ohm” (IPA /ˈɾʲɪsˠoːmˠ/).
What is the plural of rhizome in Irish?
The plural of riosóm is riosóim; with the article, na riosóim means “the rhizomes”. The genitive plural is riosóm, as in fás na riosóm (the growth of the rhizomes).
Is a riosóm the same as a root (fréamh)?
No. A riosóm is a stem that grows underground, while a fréamh is a true root; roots grow out of the riosóm.
