HeyRuaHow to say “adrenaline” in Irish
- Irish:
- aidréanailín
- English:
- adrenaline
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ad-ray-AN-uh-leen” /ˈad̪ʲɾʲeːnˠəlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- aidréanailíní (adrenalines)
- Genitive singular:
- aidréanailín, an aidréanailín (e.g. leibhéal an aidréanailín, the level of adrenaline)
- Genitive plural:
- aidréanailíní, na n-aidréanailíní (e.g. éifeachtaí na n-aidréanailíní, the effects of adrenalines)
What does “aidréanailín” mean?
- adrenaline
- A hormone released by the adrenal glands that prepares the body for sudden action, also used as a drug.Also: epinephrine, adrenalin.
“Aidréanailín” with the article
The plural of adrenaline in Irish is aidréanailíní. Here is aidréanailín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aidréanailín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aidréanailín, the Irish word for adrenaline.
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Adrenaline in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adrenaline?
The Irish for adrenaline is aidréanailín (pronounced “ad-ray-AN-uh-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aidréanailíní.
How do you pronounce aidréanailín in Irish?
Aidréanailín is said like “ad-ray-AN-uh-leen” (IPA /ˈad̪ʲɾʲeːnˠəlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of adrenaline in Irish?
The plural of aidréanailín is aidréanailíní; with the article, na haidréanailíní means “the adrenalines”. The genitive plural is aidréanailíní, as in éifeachtaí na n-aidréanailíní (the effects of adrenalines).
Why does aidréanailín sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aidréanailín (the adrenaline), a haidréanailín (her adrenaline), a n-aidréanailín (their adrenaline), na haidréanailíní (the adrenalines).
How do you say 'an adrenaline rush' in Irish?
You can say 'borradh aidréanailín' or 'ráig aidréanailín'.
