HeyRuaHow to say “capsule” in Irish
- Irish:
- capsúl
- English:
- capsule
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAP-sool” /ˈkapˠsˠuːlˠ/
- Plural:
- capsúil (capsules)
- Genitive singular:
- capsúil, an chapsúil (e.g. blaosc an chapsúil, the shell of the capsule)
- Genitive plural:
- capsúl, na gcapsúl (e.g. úsáid na gcapsúl, the use of the capsules)
What does “capsúl” mean?
“Capsúl” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- capsule
- A small soluble case containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.Also: pill, medicine capsule.
1 other meaning:
- 2capsule
- A small sealed container or compartment, such as a space capsule or a seed case in plants.Also: space capsule, seed capsule, pod.
“Capsúl” with the article
The plural of capsule in Irish is capsúil. Here is capsúl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Capsúl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using capsúl, the Irish word for capsule.
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Capsule in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for capsule?
The Irish for capsule is capsúl (pronounced “KAP-sool”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is capsúil.
How do you pronounce capsúl in Irish?
Capsúl is said like “KAP-sool” (IPA /ˈkapˠsˠuːlˠ/).
What is the plural of capsule in Irish?
The plural of capsúl is capsúil; with the article, na capsúil means “the capsules”. The genitive plural is capsúl, as in úsáid na gcapsúl (the use of the capsules).
Why does capsúl change to chapsúl or gcapsúl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) capsúl becomes mo chapsúl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcapsúl (eclipsis).
What is the difference between capsúl and piollaire?
A piollaire is a pill or tablet in general, while a capsúl is specifically a gelatine-cased capsule.
