HeyRuaHow to say “root pressure” in Irish
- Irish:
- fréamhbhrú
- English:
- root pressure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAYV-vroo” /ˈfʲɾʲeːwˌvˠɾˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fréamhbhrú, an fhréamhbhrú (e.g. éifeacht an fhréamhbhrú, the effect of root pressure)
What does “fréamhbhrú” mean?
- root pressure
- In botany, the pressure in the roots of a plant that pushes water and sap upwards into the stem.Also: sap pressure, plant root pressure.
“Fréamhbhrú” with the article
Here is fréamhbhrú after the article (an t-alt).
an fréamhbhrú
the root pressure
No change after an
“Fréamhbhrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fréamhbhrú, the Irish word for root pressure.
Brúnn fréamhbhrú uisce suas sa ghas.
Root pressure pushes water up the stem.
Tá an fréamhbhrú níos airde san oíche.
Root pressure is higher at night.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an bhfréamhbhrú sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We studied root pressure in biology class.
Is féidir méid an fhréamhbhrú a thomhas.
The amount of root pressure can be measured.
Míníonn fréamhbhrú cén fáth a sileann sú ón stoc.
Root pressure explains why sap oozes from the stump.
Ní leor fréamhbhrú amháin chun uisce a ardú go barr crainn.
Root pressure alone cannot lift water to a treetop.
Bhí ceist faoi fhréamhbhrú sa scrúdú.
There was a question about root pressure in the exam.
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Root pressure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for root pressure?
The Irish for root pressure is fréamhbhrú (pronounced “FRAYV-vroo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fréamhbhrú in Irish?
Fréamhbhrú is said like “FRAYV-vroo” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲeːwˌvˠɾˠuː/).
Does fréamhbhrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for fréamhbhrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fréamhbhrú change to fhréamhbhrú or bhfréamhbhrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fréamhbhrú becomes mo fhréamhbhrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfréamhbhrú (eclipsis).
How is 'fréamhbhrú' formed?
It combines 'fréamh' (root) and 'brú' (pressure), with the second element lenited as usual in compounds: fréamh + brú gives fréamhbhrú.
