HeyRuaHow to say “shivering” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuarchrith
- English:
- shivering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOO-ur-khrih” /ˈfˠuəɾˠˌxɾʲɪ/
- Plural:
- fuarchreathanna
- Genitive singular:
- fuarchreatha, an fhuarchreatha (e.g. taom fuarchreatha, a fit of shivering)
- Genitive plural:
- fuarchreathanna, na bhfuarchreathanna (e.g. ag fulaingt fuarchreathanna, suffering cold shivers)
What does “fuarchrith” mean?
- shivering
- A cold shiver or trembling of the body, as from cold, fever or fear.Also: shiver, cold shiver, shudder, ague.
“Fuarchrith” with the article
The plural of shivering in Irish is fuarchreathanna. Here is fuarchrith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuarchrith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuarchrith, the Irish word for shivering.
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Shivering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shivering?
The Irish for shivering is fuarchrith (pronounced “FOO-ur-khrih”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuarchreathanna.
How do you pronounce fuarchrith in Irish?
Fuarchrith is said like “FOO-ur-khrih” (IPA /ˈfˠuəɾˠˌxɾʲɪ/).
What is the plural of shivering in Irish?
The plural of fuarchrith is fuarchreathanna; with the article, it is na fuarchreathanna. The genitive plural is fuarchreathanna, as in ag fulaingt fuarchreathanna (suffering cold shivers).
Why does fuarchrith change to fhuarchrith or bhfuarchrith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuarchrith becomes m'fhuarchrith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuarchrith (eclipsis).
How is fuarchrith different from crith?
Crith is any trembling or shaking, while fuarchrith (fuar 'cold' + crith) is specifically a cold shiver, as from chill, fever or dread.
