HeyRuaHow to say “pulse” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuisle
- English:
- pulse, vein, darling, channel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KISH-luh” /ˈkɪʃlʲə/
- Plural:
- cuislí (pulses)
- Genitive singular:
- cuisle, na cuisle (e.g. ráta na cuisle, pulse rate)
- Genitive plural:
- cuislí, na gcuislí (e.g. bualadh na gcuislí, the beating of the pulses)
What does “cuisle” mean?
“Cuisle” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pulse
- The regular beat of the blood felt in the arteries, for example at the wrist.Also: heartbeat, throb.
3 other meanings: vein or darling or channel
- 2vein
- A blood vessel, especially a vein or artery that carries blood around the body.Also: artery, blood vessel.
- 3darling
- Used in the phrase 'a chuisle' or 'a chuisle mo chroí' as a term of endearment for a loved one.Also: dear, pulse of my heart.
- 4channel
- A channel or stream of flowing water, or a vein of mineral in rock.Also: stream, vein of ore.
“Cuisle” with the article
The plural of pulse in Irish is cuislí. Here is cuisle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuisle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuisle, the Irish word for pulse.
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Pulse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pulse?
The Irish for pulse is cuisle (pronounced “KISH-luh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cuislí. Depending on context it can also mean vein or darling or channel.
How do you pronounce cuisle in Irish?
Cuisle is said like “KISH-luh” (IPA /ˈkɪʃlʲə/).
What is the plural of pulse in Irish?
The plural of cuisle is cuislí; with the article, na cuislí means “the pulses”. The genitive plural is cuislí, as in bualadh na gcuislí (the beating of the pulses).
Does cuisle have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuisle can mean pulse, vein, darling or channel, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuisle change to chuisle or gcuisle?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuisle becomes mo chuisle (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuisle (eclipsis).
What does 'a chuisle' mean?
'A chuisle' literally means 'O pulse' and is a term of endearment like 'my darling', often in 'a chuisle mo chroí'.
Is 'cuisle' the same as 'féith'?
Both can mean vein, but 'cuisle' especially means pulse or a vessel with a pulse, while 'féith' is the general word for a vein or sinew.
