Tourniquet in Irish (Fáisceán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tourniquet?

The Irish for tourniquet is fáisceán (pronounced “FAWSH-kyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fáisceáin. Depending on context it can also mean press or bandage.

Q: What is the plural of tourniquet in Irish?

The plural of fáisceán is fáisceáin; with the article, na fáisceáin means “the tourniquets”. The genitive plural is fáisceán, as in úsáid na bhfáisceán (the use of the tourniquets).

Q: Does fáisceán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fáisceán can mean tourniquet, press or bandage, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “tourniquet” in Irish

Irish:: fáisceán
English:: tourniquet, press, bandage
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FAWSH-kyawn” /ˈfˠaːʃcaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: fáisceáin (tourniquets)
Genitive singular:: fáisceáin, an fháisceáin (e.g. ceangal an fháisceáin, the tying of the tourniquet)
Genitive plural:: fáisceán, na bhfáisceán (e.g. úsáid na bhfáisceán, the use of the tourniquets)

What does “fáisceán” mean?

“Fáisceán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

tourniquet: A tight band or bandage tied around a limb to stop bleeding.Also: ligature, compress.

2 other meanings: press or bandage

2press: A device for squeezing or pressing something, such as a clamp or wringer.Also: clamp, squeezer, wringer.
3bandage: A binding or truss wrapped tightly around part of the body.Also: truss, binder.

“Fáisceán” with the article

The plural of tourniquet in Irish is fáisceáin. Here is fáisceán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fáisceán

the tourniquet

No change after an

na fáisceáin

the tourniquets

Plural: no change after na

“Fáisceán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fáisceán, the Irish word for tourniquet.

Cuir fáisceán ar a chos go tapa.

Put a tourniquet on his leg quickly.

Bhí an fáisceán rótheann ar a lámh.

The tourniquet was too tight on her arm.

Scaoil sé snaidhm an fháisceáin go cúramach.

He carefully loosened the knot of the tourniquet.

Tá fáisceáin sa bhosca garchabhrach.

There are tourniquets in the first aid box.

Chuir an dochtúir fáisceán ar mo lámh.

The doctor put a tourniquet on my arm.

D'fhág siad an fáisceán ann rófhada.

They left the tourniquet on too long.

Bhrúigh sé na húlla i bhfáisceán.

He pressed the apples in a press.

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Tourniquet in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tourniquet?

The Irish for tourniquet is fáisceán (pronounced “FAWSH-kyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fáisceáin. Depending on context it can also mean press or bandage.

How do you pronounce fáisceán in Irish?

Fáisceán is said like “FAWSH-kyawn” (IPA /ˈfˠaːʃcaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of tourniquet in Irish?

The plural of fáisceán is fáisceáin; with the article, na fáisceáin means “the tourniquets”. The genitive plural is fáisceán, as in úsáid na bhfáisceán (the use of the tourniquets).

Does fáisceán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fáisceán can mean tourniquet, press or bandage, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fáisceán change to fháisceán or bhfáisceán?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáisceán becomes m'fháisceán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáisceán (eclipsis).

Which verb is fáisceán related to?

It comes from the verb fáisc, 'squeeze' or 'wring', so a fáisceán is literally something that squeezes.

Tourniquet in Irish (Fáisceán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage