HeyRuaHow to say “solidification” in Irish
- Irish:
- soladú
- English:
- solidification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- soladaigh, to solidify (ag soladú, solidifying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SUL-uh-doo” /ˈsˠɔl̪ˠəd̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- soladaithe, an tsoladaithe (e.g. pointe soladaithe, solidification point)
What does “soladú” mean?
- solidification
- The process of becoming solid or making something solid; it is the verbal noun of the verb soladaigh.Also: solidifying, consolidation, hardening.
“Soladú” as a verbal noun
After ag, soladú means solidifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb soladaigh (to solidify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Soladú” with the article
Here is soladú after the article (an t-alt).
“Soladú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soladú, the Irish word for solidification.
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Solidification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solidification?
The Irish for solidification is soladú (pronounced “SUL-uh-doo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce soladú in Irish?
Soladú is said like “SUL-uh-doo” (IPA /ˈsˠɔl̪ˠəd̪ˠuː/).
Does soladú have a plural?
No plural form is given for soladú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does soladú change to sholadú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sholadú. After ár (our) it stays ár soladú, because s does not take eclipsis.
How does soladú differ from reo?
Reo means freezing, especially of water, while soladú is the general scientific term for any substance becoming solid.
