HeyRuaHow to say “occlusion” in Irish
- Irish:
- oclúid
- English:
- occlusion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “UK-loo-id” /ˈɔkluːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- oclúide, na hoclúide (e.g. cineál na hoclúide, the type of occlusion)
What does “oclúid” mean?
- occlusion
- In meteorology, the process or front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front and lifts the warm air off the ground.Also: occluded front, weather front.
“Oclúid” with the article
Here is oclúid after the article (an t-alt).
an oclúid
the occlusion
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Oclúid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oclúid, the Irish word for occlusion.
Is téarma aimsire í oclúid.
Occlusion is a weather term.
Tá an oclúid ag druidim leis an gcósta.
The occlusion is approaching the coast.
Thaispeáin an léarscáil suíomh na hoclúide.
The map showed the position of the occlusion.
Beidh báisteach ann nuair a thagann an oclúid.
There will be rain when the occlusion arrives.
Labhair an réamhaisnéiseoir faoin oclúid inné.
The forecaster talked about the occlusion yesterday.
Tharla oclúid thar an Atlantach aréir.
An occlusion formed over the Atlantic last night.
Rinneamar staidéar ar oclúid sa rang tíreolaíochta.
We studied occlusion in geography class.
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Occlusion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for occlusion?
The Irish for occlusion is oclúid (pronounced “UK-loo-id”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce oclúid in Irish?
Oclúid is said like “UK-loo-id” (IPA /ˈɔkluːdʲ/).
Does oclúid have a plural?
No plural form is given for oclúid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does oclúid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oclúid (the occlusion), a hoclúid (her occlusion), a n-oclúid (their occlusion).
Is oclúid used for a blockage in medicine?
Oclúid is mainly a meteorological term; check a specialist dictionary before using it for a medical blockage.
