HeyRuaHow to say “soil fertility” in Irish
- Irish:
- ithirthorthúlacht
- English:
- soil fertility
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IH-ir-hor-hoo-lukht” /ɪhəɾʲˌhɔɾˠhuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ithirthorthúlachta, na hithirthorthúlachta (e.g. feabhsú na hithirthorthúlachta, improvement of soil fertility)
What does “ithirthorthúlacht” mean?
- soil fertility
- The capacity of soil to support the growth of plants and crops.Also: fertility of soil, soil productivity.
“Ithirthorthúlacht” with the article
Here is ithirthorthúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ithirthorthúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ithirthorthúlacht, the Irish word for soil fertility.
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Soil fertility in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soil fertility?
The Irish for soil fertility is ithirthorthúlacht (pronounced “IH-ir-hor-hoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ithirthorthúlacht in Irish?
Ithirthorthúlacht is said like “IH-ir-hor-hoo-lukht” (IPA /ɪhəɾʲˌhɔɾˠhuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ithirthorthúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ithirthorthúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ithirthorthúlacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ithirthorthúlacht (the soil fertility), a hithirthorthúlacht (her soil fertility), a n-ithirthorthúlacht (their soil fertility).
How is 'ithirthorthúlacht' built?
It combines 'ithir' (soil) and 'torthúlacht' (fertility), with lenition of the t in the compound: ithirthorthúlacht.
