Irrigating Meaning in English
word · lemma: irrigate
ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt
IR-uh-gay-ting
ˈɪɹɪɡˌeɪtɪŋ
IR-ih-gay-ting
Definition
Supplying land or crops with water, usually through channels, pipes, or sprinklers, especially in farming.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in agricultural settings ('irrigating fields'). Formal in other contexts. Not used for watering small houseplants; use 'watering' instead. Often appears with objects like 'land', 'crops', or body parts in medical contexts.
Spanish: regar (campos) - irrigarPortuguese (BR): irrigarPortuguese (PT): irrigarChinese (Simplified): 灌溉Chinese (Traditional): 灌溉Hindi: सिंचाई करनाArabic: ريBengali: সেচ দেওয়াRussian: орошениеJapanese: 灌漑することVietnamese: tưới tiêuKorean: 관개하다Turkish: sulamak - sulama yapmakUrdu: آب دینا (کھیت کو)Indonesian: mengairi
Example Sentences
The farmer is irrigating the crops to help them grow.
basic
They are irrigating the field with water from the river.
basic
The new system makes irrigating the land much easier.
basic
Irrigating these dry fields takes hours every day.
natural
He’s tired from irrigating all afternoon under the sun.
natural
Modern farms use advanced methods for irrigating large areas.
natural