HeyRuaHow to say “sporulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- spórú
- English:
- sporulation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAW-roo” /ˈsˠpˠoːɾˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- spóraithe, an spóraithe (e.g. am an spóraithe, time of sporulation)
What does “spórú” mean?
- sporulation
- The formation and release of spores by a fungus, plant or bacterium; the verbal noun of the verb spóraigh.Also: spore formation, sporulating, forming spores.
“Spórú” with the article
Here is spórú after the article (an t-alt).
an spórú
the sporulation
No change after an
“Spórú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spórú, the Irish word for sporulation.
Tarlaíonn spórú nuair a bhíonn an aimsir tais.
Sporulation happens when the weather is damp.
Thosaigh an spórú go luath i mbliana.
Sporulation started early this year.
Rinneamar staidéar ar phróiseas an spóraithe sa tsaotharlann.
We studied the process of sporulation in the lab.
Is cuid de shaolré an fhungais é an spórú.
Sporulation is part of the fungus's life cycle.
Cuireann teas cosc ar spórú an mhúnla.
Heat prevents the mould from sporulating.
Bhí ráta an spóraithe an-ard sa tríú seachtain.
The sporulation rate was very high in the third week.
Le linn spórú scaoiltear na milliúin spór.
During sporulation millions of spores are released.
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Sporulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sporulation?
The Irish for sporulation is spórú (pronounced “SPAW-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce spórú in Irish?
Spórú is said like “SPAW-roo” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠoːɾˠuː/).
Does spórú have a plural?
No plural form is given for spórú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What word is spórú built from?
It comes from spór 'spore' through the verb spóraigh 'to sporulate', so spórú means the act of forming spores.
