HeyRuaHow to say “blood clotting” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuiltéachtadh
- English:
- blood clotting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FWIL-tyaykh-tuh” /ˈfˠɪlʲtʲeːxt̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- fuiltéachtaidh, an fhuiltéachtaidh (e.g. próiseas an fhuiltéachtaidh, the process of blood clotting)
What does “fuiltéachtadh” mean?
- blood clotting
- The process by which blood thickens and forms a clot; coagulation of the blood.Also: coagulation, clotting, blood coagulation.
“Fuiltéachtadh” with the article
Here is fuiltéachtadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Fuiltéachtadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuiltéachtadh, the Irish word for blood clotting.
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Blood clotting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blood clotting?
The Irish for blood clotting is fuiltéachtadh (pronounced “FWIL-tyaykh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fuiltéachtadh in Irish?
Fuiltéachtadh is said like “FWIL-tyaykh-tuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɪlʲtʲeːxt̪ˠə/).
Does fuiltéachtadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for fuiltéachtadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fuiltéachtadh change to fhuiltéachtadh or bhfuiltéachtadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuiltéachtadh becomes m'fhuiltéachtadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuiltéachtadh (eclipsis).
How is 'fuiltéachtadh' formed?
It combines 'fuil' (blood) with 'téachtadh' (congealing, clotting), so it literally means the congealing of blood. A blood clot itself is 'téachtán fola'.
