HeyRuaHow to say “cooling” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuaráil
- English:
- cooling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOOR-awl” /ˈfuəɾˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- fuarála, na fuarála (e.g. córas fuarála, cooling system)
What does “fuaráil” mean?
- cooling
- The process of cooling something, or the means of keeping it cool, as in an engine, machine or building.Also: refrigeration, chilling, cooling system.
Other Irish words for cooling: fuarú (cooling)
“Fuaráil” with the article
Here is fuaráil after the article (an t-alt).
“Fuaráil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuaráil, the Irish word for cooling.
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Cooling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cooling?
The Irish for cooling is fuaráil (pronounced “FOOR-awl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fuaráil in Irish?
Fuaráil is said like “FOOR-awl” (IPA /ˈfuəɾˠaːlʲ/).
Does fuaráil have a plural?
No plural form is given for fuaráil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fuaráil change to fhuaráil or bhfuaráil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuaráil becomes m'fhuaráil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuaráil (eclipsis).
How is fuaráil different from fuacht?
Fuacht means coldness or cold, while fuaráil refers to the process or system of cooling something, as in córas fuarála.
Is fuaráil the verbal noun of fuaraigh?
No, the verbal noun of fuaraigh is fuarú. Fuaráil is a separate noun used mainly for cooling in a technical sense, as in córas fuarála.
