HeyRuaHow to say “cooling” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuarú
- English:
- cooling, quenching
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fuaraigh, to cool (ag fuarú, cooling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOO-uh-roo” /ˈfˠuəɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- fuaraithe, an fhuaraithe (e.g. córas fuaraithe, cooling system)
What does “fuarú” mean?
“Fuarú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cooling
- The act of making something cool or becoming cooler; it is the verbal noun of the verb fuaraigh.Also: chilling, refrigeration, cooling down.
1 other meaning: quenching
- 2quenching
- The act of cooling something down, such as quenching hot metal or calming anger.Also: cooling off, abating.
“Fuarú” as a verbal noun
After ag, fuarú means cooling: it is the verbal noun of the verb fuaraigh (to cool). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fuarú” with the article
Here is fuarú after the article (an t-alt).
“Fuarú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuarú, the Irish word for cooling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cooling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cooling?
The Irish for cooling is fuarú (pronounced “FOO-uh-roo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean quenching.
How do you pronounce fuarú in Irish?
Fuarú is said like “FOO-uh-roo” (IPA /ˈfˠuəɾˠuː/).
Does fuarú have a plural?
No plural form is given for fuarú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fuarú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fuarú can mean cooling or quenching, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fuarú change to fhuarú or bhfuarú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuarú becomes m'fhuarú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuarú (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of fuarú?
The opposite is téamh, heating, the verbal noun of téigh; for example, fuarú agus téamh means cooling and heating.
Is fuarú the same as fuacht?
No: fuacht means coldness or cold as a state, while fuarú is the process of cooling, as in fuarú na haimsire, the cooling of the weather.
