HeyRuaHow to say “allergen” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailléirgin
- English:
- allergen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-ayr-gin” /ˈalʲeːɾʲɟɪnʲ/
- Plural:
- ailléirginí (allergens)
- Genitive singular:
- ailléirgine, na hailléirgine (e.g. éifeacht na hailléirgine, the effect of the allergen)
- Genitive plural:
- ailléirginí, na n-ailléirginí (e.g. liosta na n-ailléirginí, the list of the allergens)
What does “ailléirgin” mean?
- allergen
- A substance, such as pollen or dust, that causes an allergic reaction in some people.Also: allergy trigger, allergenic substance.
“Ailléirgin” with the article
The plural of allergen in Irish is ailléirginí. Here is ailléirgin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ailléirgin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ailléirgin, the Irish word for allergen.
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Allergen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for allergen?
The Irish for allergen is ailléirgin (pronounced “AL-ayr-gin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ailléirginí.
How do you pronounce ailléirgin in Irish?
Ailléirgin is said like “AL-ayr-gin” (IPA /ˈalʲeːɾʲɟɪnʲ/).
What is the plural of allergen in Irish?
The plural of ailléirgin is ailléirginí; with the article, na hailléirginí means “the allergens”. The genitive plural is ailléirginí, as in liosta na n-ailléirginí (the list of the allergens).
Why does ailléirgin sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ailléirgin (the allergen), a hailléirgin (her allergen), a n-ailléirgin (their allergen), na hailléirginí (the allergens).
What is the difference between ailléirgin and ailléirge?
Ailléirgin is the substance that triggers the reaction, while ailléirge is the allergy itself: tá ailléirge orm le pailin, pollen is the ailléirgin.
