HeyRuaHow to say “reabsorption” in Irish
- Irish:
- athshú
- English:
- reabsorption
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hoo” /ˈahuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- athshúite, an athshúite (e.g. próiseas an athshúite, the process of reabsorption)
What does “athshú” mean?
- reabsorption
- The process of absorbing something again, as when the body takes back a fluid or substance; the verbal noun of athshúigh.Also: resorption, reabsorbing.
“Athshú” with the article
Here is athshú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-athshú
the reabsorption
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Athshú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athshú, the Irish word for reabsorption.
Tarlaíonn athshú uisce sna duáin.
Water reabsorption happens in the kidneys.
Tá an t-athshú seo an-tábhachtach don chorp.
This reabsorption is very important for the body.
Mhínigh an múinteoir próiseas an athshúite dúinn.
The teacher explained the process of reabsorption to us.
Bíonn athshú salainn ar siúl sa duán i gcónaí.
Salt reabsorption is always going on in the kidney.
Cuireann an hormón seo moill ar an athshú.
This hormone slows down the reabsorption.
Rinneamar staidéar ar ráta an athshúite.
We studied the rate of reabsorption.
Gan athshú, chaillfeadh an corp an iomarca uisce.
Without reabsorption, the body would lose too much water.
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Reabsorption in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reabsorption?
The Irish for reabsorption is athshú (pronounced “AH-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athshú in Irish?
Athshú is said like “AH-hoo” (IPA /ˈahuː/).
Does athshú have a plural?
No plural form is given for athshú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athshú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athshú (the reabsorption), a hathshú (her reabsorption), a n-athshú (their reabsorption).
How is 'athshú' related to 'sú'?
'Athshú' is 'sú' (absorption, sucking) with the prefix 'ath-' meaning 'again', so it means absorbing again. Note that 'sú' can also mean juice, but 'athshú' only has the absorption sense.
