HeyRuaHow to say “embolism” in Irish
- Irish:
- eambólacht
- English:
- embolism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OWM-boh-lukht” /ˈəumˠboːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eambólachta, na heambólachta (e.g. comharthaí na heambólachta, symptoms of the embolism)
What does “eambólacht” mean?
- embolism
- A medical condition in which a blood vessel is blocked by a clot, air bubble or other matter carried in the blood.Also: blocked artery, blood clot blockage.
“Eambólacht” with the article
Here is eambólacht after the article (an t-alt).
an eambólacht
the embolism
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eambólacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eambólacht, the Irish word for embolism.
Is riocht contúirteach í an eambólacht.
Embolism is a dangerous condition.
Fuair a athair bás de bharr eambólachta.
His father died as a result of an embolism.
Bhí eambólacht ina scamhóga aici.
She had an embolism in her lungs.
Mhínigh an dochtúir cúiseanna na heambólachta dúinn.
The doctor explained the causes of the embolism to us.
Is féidir le heambólacht tarlú tar éis obráide.
An embolism can happen after an operation.
Tá baol eambólachta ann ar eitiltí fada.
There is a risk of embolism on long flights.
Cuireadh cóireáil air láithreach don eambólacht.
He was treated immediately for the embolism.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Embolism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for embolism?
The Irish for embolism is eambólacht (pronounced “OWM-boh-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eambólacht in Irish?
Eambólacht is said like “OWM-boh-lukht” (IPA /ˈəumˠboːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does eambólacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for eambólacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eambólacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eambólacht (the embolism), a heambólacht (her embolism), a n-eambólacht (their embolism).
What is the difference between eambólacht and téachtán?
A téachtán is a blood clot itself, while eambólacht is the blockage of a vessel caused when such a clot or other matter travels in the blood.
