HeyRuaHow to say “top dressing” in Irish
- Irish:
- barrleasú
- English:
- top dressing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-las-oo” /ˈbˠaɾˠˌlʲasˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- barrleasaithe, an bharrleasaithe (e.g. am an bharrleasaithe, the time for top dressing)
What does “barrleasú” mean?
- top dressing
- Fertiliser or manure spread on the surface of a field or lawn, or the act of spreading it; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'barrleasaigh'.Also: top-dressing, topdressing, surface fertilising.
“Barrleasú” with the article
Here is barrleasú after the article (an t-alt).
an barrleasú
the top dressing
No change after an
“Barrleasú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barrleasú, the Irish word for top dressing.
Tá barrleasú ag teastáil ón bhféar seo.
This grass needs a top dressing.
Rinne an feirmeoir barrleasú ar an bpáirc inné.
The farmer top-dressed the field yesterday.
Is é an t-earrach am an bharrleasaithe.
Spring is the time for top dressing.
Chuir siad aoileach mar bharrleasú ar an talamh.
They put manure on the land as a top dressing.
Tá an barrleasú déanta againn ar an bhfaiche.
We have done the top dressing on the lawn.
Cheannaigh mé leasachán le haghaidh barrleasaithe.
I bought fertiliser for top dressing.
Bhí feabhas ar an mbarr i ndiaidh an bharrleasaithe.
The crop improved after the top dressing.
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Top dressing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for top dressing?
The Irish for top dressing is barrleasú (pronounced “BAR-las-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce barrleasú in Irish?
Barrleasú is said like “BAR-las-oo” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠˌlʲasˠuː/).
Does barrleasú have a plural?
No plural form is given for barrleasú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does barrleasú change to bharrleasú or mbarrleasú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barrleasú becomes mo bharrleasú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarrleasú (eclipsis).
How is 'barrleasú' related to 'leasú'?
'Leasú' means fertilising or improving land, and 'barr-' (top) makes 'barrleasú', fertilising applied to the surface only.
