Bloodshed in Irish (Fuildoirteadh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for bloodshed?

The Irish for bloodshed is fuildoirteadh (pronounced “FWIL-dir-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “bloodshed” in Irish

Irish:: fuildoirteadh
English:: bloodshed
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FWIL-dir-tyuh” /ˈfˠɪlʲd̪ˠɔɾʲtʲə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fuildoirte, an fhuildoirte (e.g. deireadh an fhuildoirte, the end of the bloodshed)

What does “fuildoirteadh” mean?

bloodshed: The spilling of blood, especially the killing or wounding of people in violence or war.Also: shedding of blood, slaughter, carnage.

“Fuildoirteadh” with the article

Here is fuildoirteadh after the article (an t-alt).

an fuildoirteadh

the bloodshed

No change after an

“Fuildoirteadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fuildoirteadh, the Irish word for bloodshed.

Ní raibh aon fhuildoirteadh ann, buíochas le Dia.

There was no bloodshed, thank God.

Theastaigh uathu fuildoirteadh a sheachaint.

They wanted to avoid bloodshed.

Bhí an fuildoirteadh uafásach sa chogadh sin.

The bloodshed in that war was terrible.

Cuireadh deireadh leis an bhfuildoirteadh faoi dheireadh.

The bloodshed was finally brought to an end.

Bhí an pobal tuirseach den fhuildoirteadh.

The people were tired of the bloodshed.

Tharla fuildoirteadh mór i rith na círéibe.

Great bloodshed happened during the riot.

Cháin an tUachtarán an fuildoirteadh go láidir.

The President strongly condemned the bloodshed.

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Bloodshed in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bloodshed?

The Irish for bloodshed is fuildoirteadh (pronounced “FWIL-dir-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce fuildoirteadh in Irish?

Fuildoirteadh is said like “FWIL-dir-tyuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɪlʲd̪ˠɔɾʲtʲə/).

Does fuildoirteadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for fuildoirteadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does fuildoirteadh change to fhuildoirteadh or bhfuildoirteadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuildoirteadh becomes m'fhuildoirteadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuildoirteadh (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'fuildoirteadh' and 'ár'?

'Fuildoirteadh' means bloodshed in general, while 'ár' means slaughter or great loss of life, as in 'rinneadh ár orthu'.

Bloodshed in Irish (Fuildoirteadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage