HeyRuaHow to say “antidote” in Irish
- Irish:
- nimhíoc
- English:
- antidote
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NIV-eek” /ˈnʲɪvʲiːk/
Various forms
- Plural:
- nimhíoca (antidotes)
- Genitive singular:
- nimhíce, na nimhíce (e.g. éifeacht na nimhíce, the effect of the antidote)
- Genitive plural:
- nimhíoc, na nimhíoc (e.g. éifeachtaí na nimhíoc, the effects of the antidotes)
What does “nimhíoc” mean?
- antidote
- A substance that counteracts the effect of a poison.Also: antivenom, counter-poison.
“Nimhíoc” with the article
The plural of antidote in Irish is nimhíoca. Here is nimhíoc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an nimhíoc
the antidote
No change after an
na nimhíoca
the antidotes
Plural: no change after na
“Nimhíoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nimhíoc, the Irish word for antidote.
Níl nimhíoc ar bith ann don nimh sin.
There is no antidote at all for that poison.
Thug an dochtúir an nimhíoc dó láithreach.
The doctor gave him the antidote immediately.
D'oibrigh an nimhíoc taobh istigh d'uair an chloig.
The antidote worked within an hour.
Coinníonn an t-ospidéal nimhíoca éagsúla i stoc.
The hospital keeps various antidotes in stock.
Bhí costas na nimhíce an-ard.
The cost of the antidote was very high.
Tá eolaithe ag lorg nimhíce nua.
Scientists are looking for a new antidote.
Is é an gáire an nimhíoc is fearr ar an mbrón.
Laughter is the best antidote to sadness.
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Antidote in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for antidote?
The Irish for antidote is nimhíoc (pronounced “NIV-eek”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is nimhíoca.
How do you pronounce nimhíoc in Irish?
Nimhíoc is said like “NIV-eek” (IPA /ˈnʲɪvʲiːk/).
What is the plural of antidote in Irish?
The plural of nimhíoc is nimhíoca; with the article, na nimhíoca means “the antidotes”. The genitive plural is nimhíoc, as in éifeachtaí na nimhíoc (the effects of the antidotes).
How is 'nimhíoc' related to 'nimh'?
'Nimhíoc' is built from 'nimh' (poison) and 'íoc' (payment, cure), so it literally means a cure for poison.
