HeyRuaHow to say “insulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- insliú
- English:
- insulation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- insligh, to insulate (ag insliú, insulating)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-shlyoo” /ˈɪnʲʃlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- inslithe, an inslithe (e.g. tiús an inslithe, the thickness of the insulation)
What does “insliú” mean?
- insulation
- Material or the act of covering something so that heat, sound or electricity cannot pass through easily; the verbal noun of insligh.Also: insulating, lagging.
“Insliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, insliú means insulating: it is the verbal noun of the verb insligh (to insulate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Insliú” with the article
Here is insliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Insliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using insliú, the Irish word for insulation.
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Insulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insulation?
The Irish for insulation is insliú (pronounced “IN-shlyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce insliú in Irish?
Insliú is said like “IN-shlyoo” (IPA /ˈɪnʲʃlʲuː/).
Does insliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for insliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does insliú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-insliú (the insulation), a hinsliú (her insulation), a n-insliú (their insulation).
What is the word for an electrical insulator?
An insulator is 'inslitheoir', while 'insliú' is the insulation itself or the act of insulating.
