HeyRuaHow to say “tributary” in Irish
- Irish:
- craobh-abhainn
- English:
- tributary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAOV-ow-in” /ˈkɾˠiːvˠˌəunʲ/
- Plural:
- craobh-aibhneacha (tributaries)
- Genitive singular:
- craobh-abhann, na craobh-abhann (e.g. bruach na craobh-abhann, the bank of the tributary)
- Genitive plural:
- craobh-aibhneacha, na gcraobh-aibhneacha (e.g. uisce na gcraobh-aibhneacha, the water of the tributaries)
What does “craobh-abhainn” mean?
- tributary
- A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.Also: branch river, feeder stream, affluent.
“Craobh-abhainn” with the article
The plural of tributary in Irish is craobh-aibhneacha. Here is craobh-abhainn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Craobh-abhainn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craobh-abhainn, the Irish word for tributary.
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Tributary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tributary?
The Irish for tributary is craobh-abhainn (pronounced “KRAOV-ow-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is craobh-aibhneacha.
How do you pronounce craobh-abhainn in Irish?
Craobh-abhainn is said like “KRAOV-ow-in” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːvˠˌəunʲ/).
What is the plural of tributary in Irish?
The plural of craobh-abhainn is craobh-aibhneacha; with the article, na craobh-aibhneacha means “the tributaries”. The genitive plural is craobh-aibhneacha, as in uisce na gcraobh-aibhneacha (the water of the tributaries).
Why does craobh-abhainn change to chraobh-abhainn or gcraobh-abhainn?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craobh-abhainn becomes mo chraobh-abhainn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraobh-abhainn (eclipsis).
How is craobh-abhainn different from sruthán?
A craobh-abhainn is any river that feeds a larger one, while a sruthán is simply a small stream.
