HeyRuaHow to say “self-pollination” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinphailniú
- English:
- self-pollination
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-fal-nyoo” /ˈfʲeːnʲˌfalʲnʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- féinphailnithe, an fhéinphailnithe (e.g. próiseas an fhéinphailnithe, the process of self-pollination)
What does “féinphailniú” mean?
- self-pollination
- The process by which a flower or plant is pollinated by its own pollen.Also: selfing, self-pollinating.
“Féinphailniú” with the article
Here is féinphailniú after the article (an t-alt).
an féinphailniú
the self-pollination
No change after an
“Féinphailniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinphailniú, the Irish word for self-pollination.
Is cineál pailnithe é an féinphailniú.
Self-pollination is a type of pollination.
Tarlaíonn féinphailniú i mbláthanna áirithe.
Self-pollination happens in certain flowers.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoin bhféinphailniú sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We learned about self-pollination in biology class.
Tá buntáistí ag baint leis an bhféinphailniú.
There are advantages to self-pollination.
Míníonn an múinteoir próiseas an fhéinphailnithe.
The teacher explains the process of self-pollination.
Ní gá feithidí don fhéinphailniú.
Insects are not needed for self-pollination.
Is minic féinphailniú i bplandaí piseanna.
Self-pollination is common in pea plants.
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Self-pollination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-pollination?
The Irish for self-pollination is féinphailniú (pronounced “FAYN-fal-nyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce féinphailniú in Irish?
Féinphailniú is said like “FAYN-fal-nyoo” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲˌfalʲnʲuː/).
Does féinphailniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinphailniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinphailniú change to fhéinphailniú or bhféinphailniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinphailniú becomes m'fhéinphailniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinphailniú (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'féinphailniú'?
The opposite is 'crospailniú', cross-pollination, where pollen comes from another plant.
