HeyRuaHow to say “dialysis” in Irish
- Irish:
- scagdhealú
- English:
- dialysis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAG-yal-oo” /ˈskaɡˌjalˠuː/
- Plural:
- scagdhealuithe (dialyses)
- Genitive singular:
- scagdhealaithe, an scagdhealaithe (e.g. aonad scagdhealaithe, dialysis unit)
- Genitive plural:
- scagdhealuithe, na scagdhealuithe (e.g. líon na scagdhealuithe, the number of dialyses)
What does “scagdhealú” mean?
“Scagdhealú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dialysis
- A medical treatment that filters waste and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys do not work properly.Also: kidney dialysis, haemodialysis, renal dialysis.
1 other meaning:
- 2dialysis
- In chemistry, the separation of particles in a liquid by passing it through a membrane.Also: membrane separation.
“Scagdhealú” with the article
The plural of dialysis in Irish is scagdhealuithe. Here is scagdhealú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scagdhealú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scagdhealú, the Irish word for dialysis.
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Dialysis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dialysis?
The Irish for dialysis is scagdhealú (pronounced “SKAG-yal-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scagdhealuithe.
How do you pronounce scagdhealú in Irish?
Scagdhealú is said like “SKAG-yal-oo” (IPA /ˈskaɡˌjalˠuː/).
What is the plural of dialysis in Irish?
The plural of scagdhealú is scagdhealuithe; with the article, na scagdhealuithe means “the dialyses”. The genitive plural is scagdhealuithe, as in líon na scagdhealuithe (the number of dialyses).
How do you say someone is on dialysis?
Use 'ar scagdhealú', for example 'Tá sí ar scagdhealú', meaning 'She is on dialysis'.
