HeyRuaHow to say “taproot” in Irish
- Irish:
- socfhréamh
- English:
- taproot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SUK-rayv” /ˈsˠɔkˌɾʲeːw/
- Plural:
- socfhréamhacha (taproots)
- Genitive singular:
- socfhréimhe, na socfhréimhe (e.g. fad na socfhréimhe, the length of the taproot)
- Genitive plural:
- socfhréamhacha, na socfhréamhacha (e.g. cruth na socfhréamhacha, the shape of the taproots)
What does “socfhréamh” mean?
- taproot
- The main, thick root of a plant that grows straight down into the ground, with smaller roots branching from it.Also: tap root, main root.
“Socfhréamh” with the article
The plural of taproot in Irish is socfhréamhacha. Here is socfhréamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Socfhréamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using socfhréamh, the Irish word for taproot.
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Taproot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for taproot?
The Irish for taproot is socfhréamh (pronounced “SUK-rayv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is socfhréamhacha.
How do you pronounce socfhréamh in Irish?
Socfhréamh is said like “SUK-rayv” (IPA /ˈsˠɔkˌɾʲeːw/).
What is the plural of taproot in Irish?
The plural of socfhréamh is socfhréamhacha; with the article, na socfhréamhacha means “the taproots”. The genitive plural is socfhréamhacha, as in cruth na socfhréamhacha (the shape of the taproots).
Why does socfhréamh change to shocfhréamh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shocfhréamh. After ár (our) it stays ár socfhréamh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'socfhréamh' different from 'fréamh'?
'Fréamh' is any root, while 'socfhréamh' is specifically the single main root that grows downward, as in a carrot. The 'soc' element means a point or ploughshare.
