HeyRuaHow to say “boiling” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiuchadh
- English:
- boiling, ebullience
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fiuch, to boil (ag fiuchadh, boiling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FYUKH-oo” /ˈfʲʊxə/
- Genitive singular:
- fiuchta, an fhiuchta (e.g. pointe fiuchta, boiling point)
What does “fiuchadh” mean?
“Fiuchadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- boiling
- The act of boiling a liquid or of something reaching boiling point; the verbal noun of the verb 'fiuch'.Also: boil, seething.
“Fiuchadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, fiuchadh means boiling: it is the verbal noun of the verb fiuch (to boil). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fiuchadh” with the article
Here is fiuchadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Fiuchadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiuchadh, the Irish word for boiling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Boiling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boiling?
The Irish for boiling is fiuchadh (pronounced “FYUKH-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ebullience.
How do you pronounce fiuchadh in Irish?
Fiuchadh is said like “FYUKH-oo” (IPA /ˈfʲʊxə/).
Does fiuchadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiuchadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fiuchadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fiuchadh can mean boiling or ebullience, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fiuchadh change to fhiuchadh or bhfiuchadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiuchadh becomes m'fhiuchadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiuchadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fiuchadh' and 'bruith'?
'Fiuchadh' is about a liquid boiling, as in 'tá an t-uisce ar fiuchadh', while 'bruith' is cooking food by boiling, as in 'bruith na prátaí'.
Why is it 'ar fiuchadh' without lenition?
In the set phrase 'ar fiuchadh', meaning 'boiling', the word is normally left unlenited.
