HeyRuaHow to say “stratum” in Irish
- Irish:
- stratam
- English:
- stratum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “STRAH-tum” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠat̪ˠəmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- strataim (strata)
- Genitive singular:
- strataim, an strataim (e.g. tiús an strataim, the thickness of the stratum)
- Genitive plural:
- stratam, na stratam (e.g. ord na stratam, the order of the strata)
What does “stratam” mean?
- stratum
- A layer, especially a layer of rock or earth, or a level or class within a society.Also: layer, stratification, social stratum.
Other Irish words for stratum: ciseal (layer)
“Stratam” with the article
The plural of stratum in Irish is strataim. Here is stratam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an stratam
the stratum
No change after an
na strataim
the strata
Plural: no change after na
“Stratam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stratam, the Irish word for stratum.
Is stratam carraige é seo.
This is a rock stratum.
Tá an stratam seo an-sean ar fad.
This stratum is very old indeed.
Fuarthas iontaisí sa stratam íochtarach.
Fossils were found in the lower stratum.
Rinne siad staidéar ar aois an strataim.
They studied the age of the stratum.
Tá na strataim le feiceáil ar an aill.
The strata can be seen on the cliff.
Tá gual i stratam faoin talamh.
There is coal in a stratum underground.
Is as stratam sóisialta eile é.
He comes from a different social stratum.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stratum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stratum?
The Irish for stratum is stratam (pronounced “STRAH-tum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is strataim.
How do you pronounce stratam in Irish?
Stratam is said like “STRAH-tum” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠat̪ˠəmˠ/).
What is the plural of stratum in Irish?
The plural of stratam is strataim; with the article, na strataim means “the strata”. The genitive plural is stratam, as in ord na stratam (the order of the strata).
What is the difference between 'stratam' and 'sraith'?
'Stratam' is the technical term for a stratum, especially in geology, while 'sraith' is a general word for a layer, row or series.
