HeyRuaHow to say “fixation” in Irish
- Irish:
- fosúchán
- English:
- fixation, fixing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “fuh-SOO-khawn” /ˈfˠɔsˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fosúcháin (fixations)
- Genitive singular:
- fosúcháin, an fhosúcháin (e.g. próiseas an fhosúcháin, the process of fixation)
- Genitive plural:
- fosúchán, na bhfosúchán (e.g. cineálacha na bhfosúchán, the types of fixation)
What does “fosúchán” mean?
“Fosúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fixation
- In science, the process of fixing a substance, such as converting carbon or nitrogen from the air into a stable compound.Also: carbon fixation, nitrogen fixation.
1 other meaning: fixing
- 2fixing
- The act of making something fixed or stable, for example preserving a biological specimen or making a photographic image permanent.Also: fixation, fixative process.
“Fosúchán” with the article
The plural of fixation in Irish is fosúcháin. Here is fosúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fosúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fosúchán, the Irish word for fixation.
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Fixation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fixation?
The Irish for fixation is fosúchán (pronounced “fuh-SOO-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fosúcháin. Depending on context it can also mean fixing.
How do you pronounce fosúchán in Irish?
Fosúchán is said like “fuh-SOO-khawn” (IPA /ˈfˠɔsˠuːxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of fixation in Irish?
The plural of fosúchán is fosúcháin; with the article, na fosúcháin means “the fixations”. The genitive plural is fosúchán, as in cineálacha na bhfosúchán (the types of fixation).
Does fosúchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fosúchán can mean fixation or fixing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fosúchán change to fhosúchán or bhfosúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fosúchán becomes m'fhosúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfosúchán (eclipsis).
Does fosúchán mean fixation in the psychological sense?
No, fosúchán is a technical term for scientific fixing, as in fosúchán carbóin. For an obsession, Irish would use a word like 'dúghafacht' or 'tógáil le rud'.
