HeyRuaHow to say “antiemetic” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithurlacach
- English:
- antiemetic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-oor-luh-kukh” /ˈfʲɾʲɪhuːɾˠləkəx/
- Plural:
- frithurlacaigh (antiemetics)
- Genitive singular:
- frithurlacaigh, an fhrithurlacaigh (e.g. dáileog an fhrithurlacaigh, the dose of the antiemetic)
- Genitive plural:
- frithurlacach, na bhfrithurlacach (e.g. éifeacht na bhfrithurlacach, the effect of the antiemetics)
What does “frithurlacach” mean?
- antiemetic
- A medicine that prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting.Also: anti-emetic, anti-sickness medicine, anti-nausea drug.
“Frithurlacach” with the article
The plural of antiemetic in Irish is frithurlacaigh. Here is frithurlacach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithurlacach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithurlacach, the Irish word for antiemetic.
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Antiemetic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for antiemetic?
The Irish for antiemetic is frithurlacach (pronounced “FRIH-oor-luh-kukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithurlacaigh.
How do you pronounce frithurlacach in Irish?
Frithurlacach is said like “FRIH-oor-luh-kukh” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪhuːɾˠləkəx/).
What is the plural of antiemetic in Irish?
The plural of frithurlacach is frithurlacaigh; with the article, na frithurlacaigh means “the antiemetics”. The genitive plural is frithurlacach, as in éifeacht na bhfrithurlacach (the effect of the antiemetics).
Why does frithurlacach change to fhrithurlacach or bhfrithurlacach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithurlacach becomes mo fhrithurlacach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithurlacach (eclipsis).
How is 'frithurlacach' built?
It combines the prefix 'frith-' (anti-, counter-) with 'urlacach' (emetic, causing vomiting), from 'urlacan' (vomit). So 'frithurlacach' is a medicine against vomiting.
Can 'frithurlacach' also be an adjective?
Yes, in medical terminology 'frithurlacach' is also used as an adjective meaning 'antiemetic', as in 'druga frithurlacach'.
