HeyRuaHow to say “fluoride” in Irish
- Irish:
- fluairíd
- English:
- fluoride
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FLOO-ar-eedj” /ˈfl̪ˠuəɾʲiːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fluairíde, na fluairíde (e.g. leibhéal na fluairíde, the level of fluoride)
What does “fluairíd” mean?
- fluoride
- A chemical compound of fluorine, often added to water or toothpaste to protect teeth.Also: fluoride compound.
“Fluairíd” with the article
Here is fluairíd after the article (an t-alt).
an fhluairíd
the fluoride
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fluairíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fluairíd, the Irish word for fluoride.
Tá fluairíd san uisce sa bhaile seo.
There is fluoride in the water in this town.
Cuireann an fhluairíd cosc ar lobhadh fiacla.
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay.
Tá taos fiacla le fluairíd go maith duit.
Toothpaste with fluoride is good for you.
Bhí díospóireacht faoi fhluairíd san uisce óil.
There was a debate about fluoride in drinking water.
Tá leibhéal na fluairíde ró-ard anseo.
The fluoride level is too high here.
Mhol an fiaclóir taos le níos mó fluairíde.
The dentist recommended a toothpaste with more fluoride.
Is comhdhúil cheimiceach í an fhluairíd.
Fluoride is a chemical compound.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fluoride in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fluoride?
The Irish for fluoride is fluairíd (pronounced “FLOO-ar-eedj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fluairíd in Irish?
Fluairíd is said like “FLOO-ar-eedj” (IPA /ˈfl̪ˠuəɾʲiːdʲ/).
Does fluairíd have a plural?
No plural form is given for fluairíd in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fluairíd change to fhluairíd or bhfluairíd?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fluairíd becomes mo fhluairíd (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfluairíd (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fluairíd and fluairín?
Fluairín is the element fluorine, while fluairíd is fluoride, a compound of it, as in taos fiacla le fluairíd.
