HeyRuaHow to say “systole” in Irish
- Irish:
- croíchrapadh
- English:
- systole
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KREE-khrap-oo” /ˈkɾʲiːˌxɾapˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- croíchraptha, an chroíchraptha (e.g. brú an chroíchraptha, systolic pressure)
What does “croíchrapadh” mean?
- systole
- The contraction of the heart muscle during which blood is pumped out of the heart.Also: heart contraction, cardiac contraction, systolic phase.
“Croíchrapadh” with the article
Here is croíchrapadh after the article (an t-alt).
an croíchrapadh
the systole
No change after an
“Croíchrapadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croíchrapadh, the Irish word for systole.
Is é croíchrapadh an chuid den bhuille croí a bhrúnn fuil amach.
Systole is the part of the heartbeat that pushes blood out.
Tagann an croíchrapadh i ndiaidh an chroí-scaoilte.
Systole comes after diastole.
Le linn an chroíchraptha dúntar na comhlaí.
During systole the valves close.
Thomhais an dochtúir brú an chroíchraptha.
The doctor measured the systolic pressure.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an croíchrapadh don rang.
The teacher explained systole to the class.
Bíonn an croíchrapadh gearr i gcomparáid leis an scíth.
Systole is short compared with the rest phase.
Sa chroíchrapadh fáisceann matáin an chroí.
In systole the heart muscles squeeze.
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Systole in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for systole?
The Irish for systole is croíchrapadh (pronounced “KREE-khrap-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce croíchrapadh in Irish?
Croíchrapadh is said like “KREE-khrap-oo” (IPA /ˈkɾʲiːˌxɾapˠə/).
Does croíchrapadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for croíchrapadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does croíchrapadh change to chroíchrapadh or gcroíchrapadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croíchrapadh becomes mo chroíchrapadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroíchrapadh (eclipsis).
How is 'croíchrapadh' formed?
It combines 'croí' (heart) with 'crapadh' (contracting), so it literally means heart contraction, the medical term for systole.
