HeyRuaHow to say “fistula” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiostúl
- English:
- fistula
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FISS-tool” /ˈfʲɪsˠt̪ˠuːlˠ/
- Plural:
- fiostúil (fistulas)
- Genitive singular:
- fiostúil, an fhiostúil (e.g. cóireáil an fhiostúil, treatment of the fistula)
- Genitive plural:
- fiostúl, na bhfiostúl (e.g. cóireáil na bhfiostúl, treatment of fistulas)
What does “fiostúl” mean?
- fistula
- An abnormal passage or channel in the body connecting an organ or vessel to another organ or to the skin.Also: abnormal passage, sinus tract.
“Fiostúl” with the article
The plural of fistula in Irish is fiostúil. Here is fiostúl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiostúl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiostúl, the Irish word for fistula.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fistula in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fistula?
The Irish for fistula is fiostúl (pronounced “FISS-tool”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiostúil.
How do you pronounce fiostúl in Irish?
Fiostúl is said like “FISS-tool” (IPA /ˈfʲɪsˠt̪ˠuːlˠ/).
What is the plural of fistula in Irish?
The plural of fiostúl is fiostúil; with the article, na fiostúil means “the fistulas”. The genitive plural is fiostúl, as in cóireáil na bhfiostúl (treatment of fistulas).
Why does fiostúl change to fhiostúl or bhfiostúl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiostúl becomes m'fhiostúl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiostúl (eclipsis).
Is 'fiostúl' a word used in everyday Irish?
No, 'fiostúl' is a medical term for a fistula; in everyday speech people would mostly meet it in a hospital or medical context.
