HeyRuaHow to say “tourniquet” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuirnicéad
- English:
- tourniquet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-nyi-kayd” /ˈt̪ˠɪɾˠnʲɪceːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tuirnicéid (tourniquets)
- Genitive singular:
- tuirnicéid, an tuirnicéid (e.g. úsáid an tuirnicéid, use of the tourniquet)
- Genitive plural:
- tuirnicéad, na dtuirnicéad (e.g. úsáid na dtuirnicéad, the use of tourniquets)
What does “tuirnicéad” mean?
- tourniquet
- A tight band or bandage tied around a limb to stop heavy bleeding by pressing on the blood vessels.Also: pressure band, bleeding band.
“Tuirnicéad” with the article
The plural of tourniquet in Irish is tuirnicéid. Here is tuirnicéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuirnicéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuirnicéad, the Irish word for tourniquet.
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Tourniquet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tourniquet?
The Irish for tourniquet is tuirnicéad (pronounced “TUR-nyi-kayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuirnicéid.
How do you pronounce tuirnicéad in Irish?
Tuirnicéad is said like “TUR-nyi-kayd” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɪɾˠnʲɪceːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tourniquet in Irish?
The plural of tuirnicéad is tuirnicéid; with the article, na tuirnicéid means “the tourniquets”. The genitive plural is tuirnicéad, as in úsáid na dtuirnicéad (the use of tourniquets).
Why does tuirnicéad change to thuirnicéad or dtuirnicéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuirnicéad becomes mo thuirnicéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuirnicéad (eclipsis).
Is 'tuirnicéad' the same as a bandage?
No, a bandage is 'bindealán'; a 'tuirnicéad' is specifically tightened to stop bleeding, not just to cover a wound.
