HeyRuaHow to say “blood vessel” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuileadán
- English:
- blood vessel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FWIL-uh-dawn” /ˈfˠɪlʲəd̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fuileadáin (blood vessels)
- Genitive singular:
- fuileadáin, an fhuileadáin (e.g. balla an fhuileadáin, the wall of the blood vessel)
- Genitive plural:
- fuileadán, na bhfuileadán (e.g. líonra na bhfuileadán, the network of blood vessels)
What does “fuileadán” mean?
- blood vessel
- A tube in the body, such as a vein, artery or capillary, through which blood flows.Also: vein, artery, vessel.
Other Irish words for blood vessel: féith (vein)
“Fuileadán” with the article
The plural of blood vessel in Irish is fuileadáin. Here is fuileadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuileadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuileadán, the Irish word for blood vessel.
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Blood vessel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blood vessel?
The Irish for blood vessel is fuileadán (pronounced “FWIL-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuileadáin.
How do you pronounce fuileadán in Irish?
Fuileadán is said like “FWIL-uh-dawn” (IPA /ˈfˠɪlʲəd̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of blood vessel in Irish?
The plural of fuileadán is fuileadáin; with the article, na fuileadáin means “the blood vessels”. The genitive plural is fuileadán, as in líonra na bhfuileadán (the network of blood vessels).
Why does fuileadán change to fhuileadán or bhfuileadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuileadán becomes m'fhuileadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuileadán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fuileadán' and 'féith'?
'Fuileadán' is the general word for any blood vessel, while 'féith' usually means a vein (and also a sinew), and 'artaire' means an artery.
