HeyRuaHow to say “urbanization” in Irish
- Irish:
- cathrú
- English:
- urbanization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAH-roo” /ˈkahɾˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cathraithe, an chathraithe (e.g. tionchar an chathraithe, the impact of urbanization)
What does “cathrú” mean?
- urbanization
- The process by which a place becomes more like a city, or by which people move into cities; it is the verbal noun of the verb cathraigh (urbanize).Also: urbanisation, urbanizing, city growth.
“Cathrú” with the article
Here is cathrú after the article (an t-alt).
an cathrú
the urbanization
No change after an
“Cathrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cathrú, the Irish word for urbanization.
Tá cathrú ag dul ar aghaidh go tapa san Afraic.
Urbanization is happening quickly in Africa.
Bhí tionchar mór ag an gcathrú ar an tuath.
Urbanization had a big effect on the countryside.
Labhair an múinteoir faoi chúiseanna an chathraithe.
The teacher spoke about the causes of urbanization.
Is fadhb don chomhshaol é an cathrú rómhear.
Overly rapid urbanization is a problem for the environment.
Mhéadaigh an cathrú sa naoú haois déag.
Urbanization increased in the nineteenth century.
Scríobh mé aiste ar chathrú na hÉireann.
I wrote an essay on the urbanization of Ireland.
D'fhág an cathrú bailte beaga folamh.
Urbanization left small villages empty.
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 cathrú (pronounced “KAH-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cathrú in Irish?
Cathrú is said like “KAH-roo” (IPA /ˈkahɾˠuː/).
Does cathrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cathrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cathrú change to chathrú or gcathrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cathrú becomes mo chathrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcathrú (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for urbanization?
Yes, uirbiú is also used, especially in technical writing, but cathrú is built from cathair (city) and is easy for learners to recognize.
