HeyRuaHow to say “fluoridation” in Irish
- Irish:
- fluairídiú
- English:
- fluoridation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FLOO-ar-ee-dyoo” /ˈfl̪ˠuəɾʲiːdʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fluairídithe, an fhluairídithe (e.g. éifeachtaí an fhluairídithe, the effects of fluoridation)
What does “fluairídiú” mean?
- fluoridation
- The adding of fluoride to drinking water or another substance, especially to protect teeth; it is the verbal noun of the verb fluairídigh.Also: fluoridating, water fluoridation, fluoridization.
“Fluairídiú” with the article
Here is fluairídiú after the article (an t-alt).
an fluairídiú
the fluoridation
No change after an
“Fluairídiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fluairídiú, the Irish word for fluoridation.
Tá fluairídiú an uisce á phlé arís.
Water fluoridation is being discussed again.
Cuireann roinnt daoine i gcoinne an fhluairídithe.
Some people oppose fluoridation.
Deir na fiaclóirí go gcosnaíonn fluairídiú na fiacla.
Dentists say fluoridation protects teeth.
Thosaigh an fluairídiú in Éirinn sna seascaidí.
Fluoridation began in Ireland in the sixties.
Ba mhaith liom níos mó eolais faoi fhluairídiú.
I would like more information about fluoridation.
Is beartas sláinte poiblí é an fluairídiú.
Fluoridation is a public health policy.
Tá tuarascáil nua ar fhluairídiú an uisce óil.
There is a new report on the fluoridation of drinking water.
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Fluoridation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fluoridation?
The Irish for fluoridation is fluairídiú (pronounced “FLOO-ar-ee-dyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fluairídiú in Irish?
Fluairídiú is said like “FLOO-ar-ee-dyoo” (IPA /ˈfl̪ˠuəɾʲiːdʲuː/).
Does fluairídiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for fluairídiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fluairídiú change to fhluairídiú or bhfluairídiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fluairídiú becomes mo fhluairídiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfluairídiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fluairídiú' and 'fluairíd'?
'Fluairíd' is fluoride, the chemical itself, while 'fluairídiú' is the process of adding it, fluoridation.
