HeyRuaHow to say “circulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- imshruthú
- English:
- circulation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- imshruthaigh, to circulate (ag imshruthú, circulating)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-hruh-hoo” /ˈɪmˌhɾˠʊhuː/
- Genitive singular:
- imshruthaithe, an imshruthaithe (e.g. córas imshruthaithe, the circulatory system)
What does “imshruthú” mean?
- circulation
- The movement of something, especially blood, around a system; it is the verbal noun of the verb imshruthaigh, to circulate.Also: circulating, blood circulation, flow.
“Imshruthú” as a verbal noun
After ag, imshruthú means circulating: it is the verbal noun of the verb imshruthaigh (to circulate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Imshruthú” with the article
Here is imshruthú after the article (an t-alt).
“Imshruthú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imshruthú, the Irish word for circulation.
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Circulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for circulation?
The Irish for circulation is imshruthú (pronounced “IM-hruh-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce imshruthú in Irish?
Imshruthú is said like “IM-hruh-hoo” (IPA /ˈɪmˌhɾˠʊhuː/).
Does imshruthú have a plural?
No plural form is given for imshruthú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does imshruthú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imshruthú (the circulation), a himshruthú (her circulation), a n-imshruthú (their circulation).
Is imshruthú used for the circulation of a newspaper?
Imshruthú is mainly used for blood or air circulation; for newspaper circulation, scaipeadh or díolachán is more usual.
