HeyRuaHow to say “weathering” in Irish
- Irish:
- síonmheilt
- English:
- weathering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEEN-vel-tch” /ˈʃiːnˌvʲɛlʲtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- síonmheilte, na síonmheilte (e.g. éifeacht na síonmheilte, the effect of weathering)
What does “síonmheilt” mean?
- weathering
- The gradual wearing away or breaking down of rock and other surfaces by wind, rain, frost and other weather.Also: erosion by weather, weather erosion.
“Síonmheilt” with the article
Here is síonmheilt after the article (an t-alt).
an tsíonmheilt
the weathering
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Síonmheilt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síonmheilt, the Irish word for weathering.
Is cineál creimthe í an tsíonmheilt.
Weathering is a type of erosion.
Rinne síonmheilt dochar mór don bhalla.
Weathering did great damage to the wall.
Tá an tsíonmheilt le feiceáil ar na carraigeacha.
The weathering can be seen on the rocks.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi phróiseas na síonmheilte sa rang tíreolaíochta.
We learned about the process of weathering in geography class.
Bíonn síonmheilt níos tapúla in aeráid fhliuch.
Weathering is faster in a wet climate.
Cuireann sioc go mór leis an tsíonmheilt.
Frost adds greatly to weathering.
Tá rian na síonmheilte ar an seanchaisleán.
The old castle shows signs of weathering.
Other nouns in Irish
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Weathering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weathering?
The Irish for weathering is síonmheilt (pronounced “SHEEN-vel-tch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce síonmheilt in Irish?
Síonmheilt is said like “SHEEN-vel-tch” (IPA /ˈʃiːnˌvʲɛlʲtʲ/).
Does síonmheilt have a plural?
No plural form is given for síonmheilt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does síonmheilt change to shíonmheilt?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíonmheilt. After ár (our) it stays ár síonmheilt, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is síonmheilt different from creimeadh?
Síonmheilt is the breaking down of rock in place by the weather, while creimeadh is erosion, the wearing and carrying away of material by water, wind or ice.
