HeyRuaHow to say “antiseptic” in Irish
- Irish:
- frithsheipteán
- English:
- antiseptic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRIH-hep-tyawn” /ˈfʲɾʲɪhɛpʲtʲaːn/
- Plural:
- frithsheipteáin (antiseptics)
- Genitive singular:
- frithsheipteáin, an fhrithsheipteáin (e.g. buidéal an fhrithsheipteáin, the bottle of antiseptic)
- Genitive plural:
- frithsheipteán, na bhfrithsheipteán (e.g. úsáid na bhfrithsheipteán, the use of the antiseptics)
What does “frithsheipteán” mean?
- antiseptic
- A substance that kills germs or stops them growing, used to clean wounds and prevent infection.Also: disinfectant for wounds, germicide.
“Frithsheipteán” with the article
The plural of antiseptic in Irish is frithsheipteáin. Here is frithsheipteán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frithsheipteán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frithsheipteán, the Irish word for antiseptic.
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Antiseptic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for antiseptic?
The Irish for antiseptic is frithsheipteán (pronounced “FRIH-hep-tyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frithsheipteáin.
How do you pronounce frithsheipteán in Irish?
Frithsheipteán is said like “FRIH-hep-tyawn” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲɪhɛpʲtʲaːn/).
What is the plural of antiseptic in Irish?
The plural of frithsheipteán is frithsheipteáin; with the article, na frithsheipteáin means “the antiseptics”. The genitive plural is frithsheipteán, as in úsáid na bhfrithsheipteán (the use of the antiseptics).
Why does frithsheipteán change to fhrithsheipteán or bhfrithsheipteán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frithsheipteán becomes mo fhrithsheipteán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrithsheipteán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between frithsheipteán and díghalrán?
A frithsheipteán is used on living tissue such as skin or wounds, while a díghalrán (disinfectant) is used on surfaces and objects.
