HeyRuaHow to say “chloroform” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóraform
- English:
- chloroform
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAW-ruh-form” /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾˠəfˠɔɾˠəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clórafoirm, an chlórafoirm (e.g. boladh an chlórafoirm, the smell of the chloroform)
What does “clóraform” mean?
- chloroform
- A colourless, sweet-smelling liquid once used as an anaesthetic to make people unconscious.Also: anaesthetic, trichloromethane.
“Clóraform” with the article
Here is clóraform after the article (an t-alt).
an clóraform
the chloroform
No change after an
“Clóraform” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóraform, the Irish word for chloroform.
Úsáideadh clóraform mar ainéistéiseach fadó.
Chloroform was used as an anaesthetic long ago.
Tá an clóraform contúirteach má análaítear é.
Chloroform is dangerous if it is inhaled.
Bhí boladh láidir an chlórafoirm sa seomra.
The strong smell of chloroform was in the room.
Cuireadh an t-othar a chodladh le clóraform.
The patient was put to sleep with chloroform.
Coinnítear an clóraform i mbuidéal dorcha.
The chloroform is kept in a dark bottle.
Is tuaslagóir é clóraform sa tsaotharlann.
Chloroform is a solvent in the laboratory.
Bhrúigh sé ciarsúr faoi chlóraform lena bhéal.
He pressed a chloroform-soaked handkerchief to his mouth.
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Chloroform in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chloroform?
The Irish for chloroform is clóraform (pronounced “KLAW-ruh-form”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clóraform in Irish?
Clóraform is said like “KLAW-ruh-form” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾˠəfˠɔɾˠəmˠ/).
Does clóraform have a plural?
No plural form is given for clóraform in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clóraform change to chlóraform or gclóraform?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóraform becomes mo chlóraform (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóraform (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to chloroform someone' in Irish?
There is no common single verb; say 'clóraform a thabhairt do dhuine' (to give someone chloroform).
