HeyRuaHow to say “X-raying” in Irish
- Irish:
- X-ghathú
- English:
- X-raying, X-ray
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “eks-GHA-hoo” /ɛksˈɣahuː/
- Plural:
- X-ghathuithe
- Genitive singular:
- X-ghathaithe, an X-ghathaithe (e.g. torthaí an X-ghathaithe, the results of the X-ray)
- Genitive plural:
- X-ghathuithe, na X-ghathuithe (e.g. torthaí na X-ghathuithe, the results of the X-rays)
What does “X-ghathú” mean?
“X-ghathú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- X-raying
- The act of examining or photographing something with X-rays; verbal noun of the verb X-ghathaigh.Also: X-ray examination, radiography.
1 other meaning: X-ray
- 2X-ray
- A photograph of the inside of the body taken with X-rays.Also: radiograph, X-ray photograph.
“X-ghathú” with the article
The plural of X-raying in Irish is X-ghathuithe. Here is X-ghathú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“X-ghathú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using X-ghathú, the Irish word for X-raying.
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X-raying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for X-raying?
The Irish for X-raying is X-ghathú (pronounced “eks-GHA-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is X-ghathuithe. Depending on context it can also mean X-ray.
How do you pronounce X-ghathú in Irish?
X-ghathú is said like “eks-GHA-hoo” (IPA /ɛksˈɣahuː/).
What is the plural of X-raying in Irish?
The plural of X-ghathú is X-ghathuithe; with the article, it is na X-ghathuithe. The genitive plural is X-ghathuithe, as in torthaí na X-ghathuithe (the results of the X-rays).
Does X-ghathú have more than one meaning?
Yes. X-ghathú can mean X-raying or X-ray, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between X-ghathú and X-gha?
X-gha is an X-ray (the ray itself), while X-ghathú is the act of X-raying or the resulting X-ray image.
