HeyRuaHow to say “instillation” in Irish
- Irish:
- insileadh
- English:
- instillation, infusion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-shil-uh” /ˈɪnʲʃɪlʲə/
- Plural:
- insiltí (instillations)
- Genitive singular:
- insilte, an insilte (e.g. ráta an insilte, the rate of instillation)
- Genitive plural:
- insiltí, na n-insiltí (e.g. sraith na n-insiltí, the series of instillations)
What does “insileadh” mean?
“Insileadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- instillation
- Insileadh is the act of putting a liquid in drop by drop or slowly, such as medicine into the body or the eye; it is the verbal noun of the verb insil.Also: infusion, instilling, drip.
1 other meaning: infusion
- 2infusion
- The gradual instilling or imparting of something, such as an idea or value, into a person's mind.Also: instilling, imparting.
“Insileadh” with the article
The plural of instillation in Irish is insiltí. Here is insileadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Insileadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using insileadh, the Irish word for instillation.
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Instillation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for instillation?
The Irish for instillation is insileadh (pronounced “IN-shil-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is insiltí. Depending on context it can also mean infusion.
How do you pronounce insileadh in Irish?
Insileadh is said like “IN-shil-uh” (IPA /ˈɪnʲʃɪlʲə/).
What is the plural of instillation in Irish?
The plural of insileadh is insiltí; with the article, na hinsiltí means “the instillations”. The genitive plural is insiltí, as in sraith na n-insiltí (the series of instillations).
Does insileadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Insileadh can mean instillation or infusion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does insileadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-insileadh (the instillation), a hinsileadh (her instillation), a n-insileadh (their instillation), na hinsiltí (the instillations).
How is insileadh related to sileadh?
Insileadh is built from sileadh (dripping, flowing) with the prefix in-, so it means putting a liquid in drop by drop, as in instilling or infusing.
Is insileadh the same as instealladh?
No. Insileadh is an instillation or slow infusion, while instealladh is an injection given with a needle and syringe.
