HeyRuaHow to say “calcification” in Irish
- Irish:
- cailciú
- English:
- calcification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-kee-oo” /ˈkalʲcuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cailcithe, an chailcithe (e.g. próiseas an chailcithe, the process of calcification)
What does “cailciú” mean?
- calcification
- The process of becoming hardened with calcium or lime deposits; verbal noun of the verb cailcigh (calcify).Also: calcifying, calcination, hardening.
“Cailciú” with the article
Here is cailciú after the article (an t-alt).
an cailciú
the calcification
No change after an
“Cailciú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cailciú, the Irish word for calcification.
Is próiseas mall é cailciú.
Calcification is a slow process.
Chonaic an dochtúir cailciú san artaire.
The doctor saw calcification in the artery.
Tarlaíonn an cailciú de réir a chéile.
The calcification happens gradually.
Léirigh an x-gha comharthaí cailcithe.
The X-ray showed signs of calcification.
Tá cailciú i gcnámha an linbh fós ag forbairt.
Calcification in the child's bones is still developing.
Is féidir le cailciú tarlú sna duáin.
Calcification can occur in the kidneys.
Rinneadh staidéar ar chúiseanna an chailcithe.
The causes of the calcification were studied.
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Calcification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for calcification?
The Irish for calcification is cailciú (pronounced “KAL-kee-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cailciú in Irish?
Cailciú is said like “KAL-kee-oo” (IPA /ˈkalʲcuː/).
Does cailciú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cailciú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cailciú change to chailciú or gcailciú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cailciú becomes mo chailciú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcailciú (eclipsis).
What word is cailciú related to?
It comes from cailc (chalk) via the verb cailcigh, to calcify; compare cailciam, calcium.
