HeyRuaHow to say “bleeding” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuiliú
- English:
- bleeding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fuiligh, to bleed (ag fuiliú, bleeding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FWIL-oo” /ˈfˠɪlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- fuilithe, an fhuilithe (e.g. cosc an fhuilithe, the stemming of the bleeding)
What does “fuiliú” mean?
- bleeding
- Fuiliú is the verbal noun of fuiligh, meaning the act of bleeding or of causing something to bleed.Also: haemorrhage, blood loss, drawing blood.
“Fuiliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, fuiliú means bleeding: it is the verbal noun of the verb fuiligh (to bleed). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fuiliú” with the article
Here is fuiliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Fuiliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuiliú, the Irish word for bleeding.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bleeding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bleeding?
The Irish for bleeding is fuiliú (pronounced “FWIL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fuiliú in Irish?
Fuiliú is said like “FWIL-oo” (IPA /ˈfˠɪlʲuː/).
Does fuiliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for fuiliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fuiliú change to fhuiliú or bhfuiliú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuiliú becomes m'fhuiliú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuiliú (eclipsis).
How do I say 'my nose is bleeding' in Irish?
You would usually say 'Tá mo shrón ag cur fola', while fuiliú is used more for bleeding as a medical event, for example 'fuiliú inmheánach'.
