HeyRuaHow to say “topsoil” in Irish
- Irish:
- barrithir
- English:
- topsoil
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWR-ih-hir” /ˈbˠaːɾˠɪhəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- barrithreacha (topsoils)
- Genitive singular:
- barrithreach, na barrithreach (e.g. doimhneacht na barrithreach, the depth of the topsoil)
- Genitive plural:
- barrithreacha, na mbarrithreacha (e.g. anailís na mbarrithreacha, the analysis of the topsoils)
What does “barrithir” mean?
- topsoil
- The top layer of soil in a field or garden, where most plants grow.Also: top soil, surface soil, soil.
“Barrithir” with the article
The plural of topsoil in Irish is barrithreacha. Here is barrithir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Barrithir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barrithir, the Irish word for topsoil.
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Topsoil in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for topsoil?
The Irish for topsoil is barrithir (pronounced “BAWR-ih-hir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is barrithreacha.
How do you pronounce barrithir in Irish?
Barrithir is said like “BAWR-ih-hir” (IPA /ˈbˠaːɾˠɪhəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of topsoil in Irish?
The plural of barrithir is barrithreacha; with the article, na barrithreacha means “the topsoils”. The genitive plural is barrithreacha, as in anailís na mbarrithreacha (the analysis of the topsoils).
Why does barrithir change to bharrithir or mbarrithir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barrithir becomes mo bharrithir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarrithir (eclipsis).
How is barrithir different from ithir?
Ithir is soil or arable land in general, while barrithir (barr + ithir) is specifically the top layer of it; the layer underneath is called fo-ithir, subsoil.
