HeyRuaHow to say “anthrax” in Irish
- Irish:
- antrasc
- English:
- anthrax
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-truhsk” /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəsˠk/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- antraisc, an antraisc (e.g. spóir antraisc, anthrax spores)
What does “antrasc” mean?
- anthrax
- A serious infectious disease of animals, especially cattle and sheep, that can also spread to humans.Also: anthrax disease, splenic fever.
“Antrasc” with the article
Here is antrasc after the article (an t-alt).
an t-antrasc
the anthrax
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Antrasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using antrasc, the Irish word for anthrax.
Is galar contúirteach é antrasc.
Anthrax is a dangerous disease.
Fuair na caoirigh bás den antrasc.
The sheep died of anthrax.
Tháinig an t-antrasc ar an tréad.
Anthrax struck the herd.
Cuireadh vacsaín in aghaidh antraisc ar na ba.
The cows were vaccinated against anthrax.
Is baictéar is cúis le hantrasc.
Anthrax is caused by a bacterium.
Bhí eagla orthu roimh ráig antraisc.
They were afraid of an outbreak of anthrax.
Is annamh a fheictear antrasc in Éirinn anois.
Anthrax is rarely seen in Ireland now.
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Anthrax in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anthrax?
The Irish for anthrax is antrasc (pronounced “AN-truhsk”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce antrasc in Irish?
Antrasc is said like “AN-truhsk” (IPA /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəsˠk/).
Does antrasc have a plural?
No plural form is given for antrasc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does antrasc sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-antrasc (the anthrax), a hantrasc (her anthrax), a n-antrasc (their anthrax).
Is 'antrasc' the same as 'antraicít'?
No. 'Antrasc' is the disease anthrax, while 'antraicít' is anthracite, a type of hard coal.
