HeyRuaHow to say “reflex” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithluail
- English:
- reflex
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-loo-il” /ˈfʲɾʲɪhl̪ˠuəlʲ/
- Plural:
- frithluailí (reflexes)
- Genitive singular:
- frithluaile, na frithluaile (e.g. tástáil frithluaile, a reflex test)
- Genitive plural:
- frithluailí, na bhfrithluailí (e.g. tástáil na bhfrithluailí, the testing of the reflexes)
What does “frithluail” mean?
- reflex
- An automatic movement or reaction of the body that happens without conscious thought.Also: reflex action, reaction, automatic response.
“Frithluail” with the article
The plural of reflex in Irish is frithluailí. Here is frithluail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithluail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithluail, the Irish word for reflex.
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Reflex in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reflex?
The Irish for reflex is frithluail (pronounced “FRIH-loo-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is frithluailí.
How do you pronounce frithluail in Irish?
Frithluail is said like “FRIH-loo-il” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪhl̪ˠuəlʲ/).
What is the plural of reflex in Irish?
The plural of frithluail is frithluailí; with the article, na frithluailí means “the reflexes”. The genitive plural is frithluailí, as in tástáil na bhfrithluailí (the testing of the reflexes).
Why does frithluail change to fhrithluail or bhfrithluail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithluail becomes mo fhrithluail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithluail (eclipsis).
How is 'frithluail' different from 'frithghníomh'?
'Frithluail' is a bodily reflex, an automatic movement, while 'frithghníomh' is a reaction in a general or scientific sense, such as a chemical reaction.
