Anaesthetic in Irish (Ainéistéiseach): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for anaesthetic?

The Irish for anaesthetic is ainéistéiseach (pronounced “AN-aysh-tay-shukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainéistéisigh.

Q: What is the plural of anaesthetic in Irish?

The plural of ainéistéiseach is ainéistéisigh; with the article, na hainéistéisigh means “the anaesthetics”. The genitive plural is ainéistéiseach, as in úsáid na n-ainéistéiseach (the use of the anaesthetics).

How to say “anaesthetic” in Irish

Irish:: ainéistéiseach
English:: anaesthetic
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “AN-aysh-tay-shukh” /ˈanʲeːʃtʲeːʃəx/

Various forms

Plural:: ainéistéisigh (anaesthetics)
Genitive singular:: ainéistéisigh, an ainéistéisigh (e.g. éifeacht an ainéistéisigh, the effect of the anaesthetic)
Genitive plural:: ainéistéiseach, na n-ainéistéiseach (e.g. úsáid na n-ainéistéiseach, the use of the anaesthetics)

What does “ainéistéiseach” mean?

anaesthetic: A drug or substance that causes loss of feeling or consciousness, used so that a patient feels no pain during an operation.Also: anesthetic, general anaesthetic, local anaesthetic.

“Ainéistéiseach” with the article

The plural of anaesthetic in Irish is ainéistéisigh. Here is ainéistéiseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-ainéistéiseach

the anaesthetic

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hainéistéisigh

the anaesthetics

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Ainéistéiseach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ainéistéiseach, the Irish word for anaesthetic.

Tugadh ainéistéiseach dó roimh an obráid.

He was given an anaesthetic before the operation.

Bhí an t-ainéistéiseach ag caitheamh de go mall.

The anaesthetic was slowly wearing off.

Níor mhothaigh mé tada de bharr an ainéistéisigh.

I felt nothing because of the anaesthetic.

Úsáideann fiaclóirí ainéistéisigh áitiúla go minic.

Dentists often use local anaesthetics.

Bhí mé faoi ainéistéiseach ar feadh dhá uair an chloig.

I was under anaesthetic for two hours.

Tá eagla uirthi roimh an ainéistéiseach ginearálta.

She is afraid of the general anaesthetic.

Bhí blas aisteach i mo bhéal tar éis an ainéistéisigh.

I had a strange taste in my mouth after the anaesthetic.

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Anaesthetic in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for anaesthetic?

The Irish for anaesthetic is ainéistéiseach (pronounced “AN-aysh-tay-shukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainéistéisigh.

How do you pronounce ainéistéiseach in Irish?

Ainéistéiseach is said like “AN-aysh-tay-shukh” (IPA /ˈanʲeːʃtʲeːʃəx/).

What is the plural of anaesthetic in Irish?

The plural of ainéistéiseach is ainéistéisigh; with the article, na hainéistéisigh means “the anaesthetics”. The genitive plural is ainéistéiseach, as in úsáid na n-ainéistéiseach (the use of the anaesthetics).

Why does ainéistéiseach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainéistéiseach (the anaesthetic), a hainéistéiseach (her anaesthetic), a n-ainéistéiseach (their anaesthetic), na hainéistéisigh (the anaesthetics).

What is the difference between 'ainéistéiseach' and 'ainéistéise'?

'Ainéistéiseach' is the drug itself, the anaesthetic, while 'ainéistéise' is the state or process of anaesthesia.

Anaesthetic in Irish (Ainéistéiseach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage