Weathering in Irish (Síonchaitheamh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for weathering?

The Irish for weathering is síonchaitheamh (pronounced “SHEEN-kha-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “weathering” in Irish

Irish:: síonchaitheamh
English:: weathering
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “SHEEN-kha-hoo” /ˈʃiːnˌxahəw/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: síonchaithimh, an tsíonchaithimh (e.g. éifeacht an tsíonchaithimh, the effect of weathering)

What does “síonchaitheamh” mean?

weathering: The gradual wearing away of rock, stone or other surfaces by wind, rain, frost and other weather.Also: erosion by weather, weather wear.

“Síonchaitheamh” with the article

Here is síonchaitheamh after the article (an t-alt).

an síonchaitheamh

the weathering

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“Síonchaitheamh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using síonchaitheamh, the Irish word for weathering.

Is cúis mhór creimthe é síonchaitheamh.

Weathering is a major cause of erosion.

Rinne an síonchaitheamh damáiste don seanbhalla.

Weathering damaged the old wall.

Tá rian an tsíonchaithimh le feiceáil ar na clocha.

The marks of weathering can be seen on the stones.

D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi shíonchaitheamh sa rang tíreolaíochta.

We learned about weathering in geography class.

Bíonn síonchaitheamh níos tapúla i dtíortha fuara fliucha.

Weathering is faster in cold, wet countries.

Cosnaíonn an phéint an t-adhmad ar shíonchaitheamh.

The paint protects the wood from weathering.

Tharla an síonchaitheamh sin thar na mílte bliain.

That weathering happened over thousands of years.

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Weathering in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for weathering?

The Irish for weathering is síonchaitheamh (pronounced “SHEEN-kha-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce síonchaitheamh in Irish?

Síonchaitheamh is said like “SHEEN-kha-hoo” (IPA /ˈʃiːnˌxahəw/).

Does síonchaitheamh have a plural?

No plural form is given for síonchaitheamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does síonchaitheamh change to shíonchaitheamh?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíonchaitheamh. After ár (our) it stays ár síonchaitheamh, because s does not take eclipsis.

Is síonchaitheamh the same as creimeadh?

Not quite: síonchaitheamh is the breaking down of rock in place by weather, while creimeadh (erosion) also involves material being carried away.

Where does the word come from?

It combines síon (weather, element) with caitheamh (wearing), so síonchaitheamh literally means wearing by the elements.

Weathering in Irish (Síonchaitheamh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage