HeyRuaHow to say “boiling point” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiuchphointe
- English:
- boiling point
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYUKH-fwin-tyuh” /ˈfʲʊxˌfˠɪnʲtʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- fiuchphointe, an fhiuchphointe (e.g. teocht an fhiuchphointe, the boiling point temperature)
What does “fiuchphointe” mean?
- boiling point
- The temperature at which a liquid starts to boil.Also: boiling temperature.
“Fiuchphointe” with the article
Here is fiuchphointe after the article (an t-alt).
“Fiuchphointe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiuchphointe, the Irish word for boiling point.
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Boiling point in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boiling point?
The Irish for boiling point is fiuchphointe (pronounced “FYUKH-fwin-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fiuchphointe in Irish?
Fiuchphointe is said like “FYUKH-fwin-tyuh” (IPA /ˈfʲʊxˌfˠɪnʲtʲə/).
Does fiuchphointe have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiuchphointe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fiuchphointe change to fhiuchphointe or bhfiuchphointe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiuchphointe becomes m'fhiuchphointe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiuchphointe (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'fiuchphointe'?
The freezing point is 'reophointe', and the melting point is 'leáphointe'.
Can 'fiuchphointe' be used figuratively, like 'boiling point' in English?
It is mainly a scientific term; for anger Irish more often uses phrases like 'bhí sé ag fiuchadh le fearg'.
