HeyRuaHow to say “self-fertilization” in Irish
- Irish:
- féintoirchiú
- English:
- self-fertilization
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-tir-ih-khoo” /ˈfʲeːnʲˌt̪ˠɔɾʲəxuː/
- Genitive singular:
- féintoirchithe, an fhéintoirchithe (e.g. próiseas an fhéintoirchithe, the process of self-fertilization)
What does “féintoirchiú” mean?
- self-fertilization
- The fertilization of a plant or organism by its own pollen or sex cells, rather than by another individual.Also: self-fertilisation, selfing, self-pollination, autogamy.
“Féintoirchiú” with the article
Here is féintoirchiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Féintoirchiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féintoirchiú, the Irish word for self-fertilization.
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Self-fertilization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-fertilization?
The Irish for self-fertilization is féintoirchiú (pronounced “FAYN-tir-ih-khoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce féintoirchiú in Irish?
Féintoirchiú is said like “FAYN-tir-ih-khoo” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲˌt̪ˠɔɾʲəxuː/).
Does féintoirchiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for féintoirchiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féintoirchiú change to fhéintoirchiú or bhféintoirchiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féintoirchiú becomes m'fhéintoirchiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféintoirchiú (eclipsis).
How does 'féintoirchiú' relate to 'toirchiú'?
'Toirchiú' means fertilization, and the prefix 'féin-' (self) gives 'féintoirchiú', self-fertilization. The opposite is 'crostoirchiú', cross-fertilization.
