HeyRuaHow to say “urbanization” in Irish
- Irish:
- uirbiú
- English:
- urbanization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-ib-oo” /ˈɛɾʲəbʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- uirbithe, an uirbithe (e.g. próiseas an uirbithe, the process of urbanization)
What does “uirbiú” mean?
- urbanization
- The process by which towns and cities grow and more people come to live in urban areas; it is the verbal noun of the verb uirbigh.Also: urbanisation, urban growth, becoming urban.
“Uirbiú” with the article
Here is uirbiú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-uirbiú
the urbanization
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Uirbiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uirbiú, the Irish word for urbanization.
Tá uirbiú ag dul ar aghaidh go tapa san Afraic.
Urbanization is proceeding rapidly in Africa.
Bhí tionchar mór ag an uirbiú ar an tuath.
Urbanization had a big effect on the countryside.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi éifeachtaí an uirbithe ar scoil.
We learned about the effects of urbanization at school.
Is cúis imní é ráta an uirbithe.
The rate of urbanization is a cause for concern.
Tharla uirbiú na hÉireann go mall.
Ireland's urbanization happened slowly.
Scríobh sí aiste faoin uirbiú sa tír seo.
She wrote an essay about urbanization in this country.
Méadaíonn an t-uirbiú an brú ar thithíocht.
Urbanization increases the pressure on housing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Urbanization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for urbanization?
The Irish for urbanization is uirbiú (pronounced “IR-ib-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce uirbiú in Irish?
Uirbiú is said like “IR-ib-oo” (IPA /ˈɛɾʲəbʲuː/).
Does uirbiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for uirbiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uirbiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uirbiú (the urbanization), a huirbiú (her urbanization), a n-uirbiú (their urbanization).
Which verb is uirbiú connected to?
Uirbiú is the verbal noun of uirbigh, 'urbanize'; the related adjective is uirbeach, 'urban'.
