HeyRuaHow to say “soil creep” in Irish
- Irish:
- ithirthéaltú
- English:
- soil creep
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IH-ir-hayl-too” /ˈɪhəɾʲˌheːl̪ˠt̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ithirthéaltaithe, an ithirthéaltaithe (e.g. ráta an ithirthéaltaithe, the rate of soil creep)
What does “ithirthéaltú” mean?
- soil creep
- The slow, gradual movement of soil down a slope under the force of gravity.Also: creep, soil movement, downslope movement.
“Ithirthéaltú” with the article
Here is ithirthéaltú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ithirthéaltú
the soil creep
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ithirthéaltú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ithirthéaltú, the Irish word for soil creep.
Is próiseas an-mhall é ithirthéaltú.
Soil creep is a very slow process.
Tarlaíonn an t-ithirthéaltú ar fhánaí géara.
Soil creep happens on steep slopes.
Chonaiceamar comharthaí ithirthéaltaithe ar an gcnoc.
We saw signs of soil creep on the hill.
Bíonn crainn cromtha mar gheall ar ithirthéaltú.
Trees are bent because of soil creep.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an t-ithirthéaltú sa rang tíreolaíochta.
The teacher explained soil creep in geography class.
Méadaíonn an bháisteach an t-ithirthéaltú.
Rain increases soil creep.
Tá ceist faoi ithirthéaltú ar an scrúdú.
There is a question about soil creep on the exam.
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Soil creep in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soil creep?
The Irish for soil creep is ithirthéaltú (pronounced “IH-ir-hayl-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ithirthéaltú in Irish?
Ithirthéaltú is said like “IH-ir-hayl-too” (IPA /ˈɪhəɾʲˌheːl̪ˠt̪ˠuː/).
Does ithirthéaltú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ithirthéaltú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ithirthéaltú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ithirthéaltú (the soil creep), a hithirthéaltú (her soil creep), a n-ithirthéaltú (their soil creep).
How is ithirthéaltú formed?
It combines ithir (soil) with téaltú (creeping, stealing along), so it literally means 'soil creeping'.
