HeyRuaHow to say “exhalation” in Irish
- Irish:
- asanálú
- English:
- exhalation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- asanálaigh, to exhale (ag asanálú, exhaling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-uh-naw-loo” /ˈasˠənˠaːlˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- asanálaithe, an asanálaithe (e.g. fad an asanálaithe, the length of the exhalation)
What does “asanálú” mean?
- exhalation
- The act of breathing out; it is the verbal noun of the verb asanálaigh, to exhale.Also: exhaling, breathing out, expiration.
“Asanálú” as a verbal noun
After ag, asanálú means exhaling: it is the verbal noun of the verb asanálaigh (to exhale). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Asanálú” with the article
Here is asanálú after the article (an t-alt).
“Asanálú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using asanálú, the Irish word for exhalation.
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Exhalation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exhalation?
The Irish for exhalation is asanálú (pronounced “AS-uh-naw-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce asanálú in Irish?
Asanálú is said like “AS-uh-naw-loo” (IPA /ˈasˠənˠaːlˠuː/).
Does asanálú have a plural?
No plural form is given for asanálú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does asanálú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-asanálú (the exhalation), a hasanálú (her exhalation), a n-asanálú (their exhalation).
What is the opposite of asanálú?
The opposite is ionanálú, breathing in; the general word for breathing is análú.
