HeyRuaHow to say “stabilization” in Irish
- Irish:
- cobhsú
- English:
- stabilization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cobhsaigh, to stabilize (ag cobhsú, stabilizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOW-soo” /ˈkəusˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cobhsaithe, an chobhsaithe (e.g. próiseas cobhsaithe, stabilization process)
What does “cobhsú” mean?
- stabilization
- The act of making something steady or stable; it is the verbal noun of the verb cobhsaigh.Also: stabilisation, steadying, stabilizing.
“Cobhsú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cobhsú means stabilizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cobhsaigh (to stabilize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cobhsú” with the article
Here is cobhsú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cobhsú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cobhsú, the Irish word for stabilization.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stabilization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stabilization?
The Irish for stabilization is cobhsú (pronounced “KOW-soo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cobhsú in Irish?
Cobhsú is said like “KOW-soo” (IPA /ˈkəusˠuː/).
Does cobhsú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cobhsú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cobhsú change to chobhsú or gcobhsú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cobhsú becomes mo chobhsú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcobhsú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cobhsú and cobhsaíocht?
Cobhsú is the act of stabilizing, while cobhsaíocht is the state of being stable, stability.
