HeyRuaHow to say “wind erosion” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaothchreimeadh
- English:
- wind erosion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GWEE-khrem-uh” /ˈɡiːˌxɾʲɛmʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- gaothchreimthe, an ghaothchreimthe (e.g. éifeachtaí an ghaothchreimthe, the effects of wind erosion)
What does “gaothchreimeadh” mean?
- wind erosion
- The wearing away of rock or soil by the action of the wind.Also: aeolian erosion, deflation, erosion by wind.
“Gaothchreimeadh” with the article
Here is gaothchreimeadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Gaothchreimeadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gaothchreimeadh, the Irish word for wind erosion.
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Wind erosion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wind erosion?
The Irish for wind erosion is gaothchreimeadh (pronounced “GWEE-khrem-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gaothchreimeadh in Irish?
Gaothchreimeadh is said like “GWEE-khrem-uh” (IPA /ˈɡiːˌxɾʲɛmʲə/).
Does gaothchreimeadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for gaothchreimeadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gaothchreimeadh change to ghaothchreimeadh or ngaothchreimeadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaothchreimeadh becomes mo ghaothchreimeadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaothchreimeadh (eclipsis).
How is 'gaothchreimeadh' formed?
It combines 'gaoth' (wind) with 'creimeadh' (erosion), so it literally means wind erosion; compare 'uisce' erosion, 'creimeadh uisce'.
