HeyRuaHow to say “soil erosion” in Irish
- Irish:
- ithirchreimeadh
- English:
- soil erosion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IH-ir-khrem-oo” /ˈɪhəɾʲˌxɾʲɛmʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- ithirchreimthe, an ithirchreimthe (e.g. cosc ithirchreimthe, prevention of soil erosion)
What does “ithirchreimeadh” mean?
- soil erosion
- The gradual wearing away of the topsoil by wind, water or other natural forces.Also: erosion of soil, land erosion.
“Ithirchreimeadh” with the article
Here is ithirchreimeadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Ithirchreimeadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ithirchreimeadh, the Irish word for soil erosion.
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Soil erosion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soil erosion?
The Irish for soil erosion is ithirchreimeadh (pronounced “IH-ir-khrem-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ithirchreimeadh in Irish?
Ithirchreimeadh is said like “IH-ir-khrem-oo” (IPA /ˈɪhəɾʲˌxɾʲɛmʲə/).
Does ithirchreimeadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for ithirchreimeadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ithirchreimeadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ithirchreimeadh (the soil erosion), a hithirchreimeadh (her soil erosion), a n-ithirchreimeadh (their soil erosion).
How is 'ithirchreimeadh' formed?
It combines 'ithir' (soil) with 'creimeadh' (erosion, gnawing), with the c lenited in the compound: ithirchreimeadh.
