HeyRuaHow to say “rift valley” in Irish
- Irish:
- scoiltghleann
- English:
- rift valley
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKILT-ghlown” /ˈsˠkɪlʲtˠˌɣlʲaun̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- scoiltghleannta (rift valleys)
- Genitive singular:
- scoiltghleanna, an scoiltghleanna (e.g. urlár an scoiltghleanna, the floor of the rift valley)
- Genitive plural:
- scoiltghleannta, na scoiltghleannta (e.g. foirmiú na scoiltghleannta, the formation of the rift valleys)
What does “scoiltghleann” mean?
- rift valley
- A long, low valley formed where the earth's crust has split and sunk between faults.Also: rift, graben.
“Scoiltghleann” with the article
The plural of rift valley in Irish is scoiltghleannta. Here is scoiltghleann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scoiltghleann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scoiltghleann, the Irish word for rift valley.
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Rift valley in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rift valley?
The Irish for rift valley is scoiltghleann (pronounced “SKILT-ghlown”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scoiltghleannta.
How do you pronounce scoiltghleann in Irish?
Scoiltghleann is said like “SKILT-ghlown” (IPA /ˈsˠkɪlʲtˠˌɣlʲaun̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of rift valley in Irish?
The plural of scoiltghleann is scoiltghleannta; with the article, na scoiltghleannta means “the rift valleys”. The genitive plural is scoiltghleannta, as in foirmiú na scoiltghleannta (the formation of the rift valleys).
How is 'scoiltghleann' formed?
It combines 'scoilt' (split, crack) and 'gleann' (valley), with the g lenited to gh in the compound.
