HeyRuaHow to say “antiseptic” in Irish
- Irish:
- antaiseipteán
- English:
- antiseptic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “an-tuh-SHEP-tyawn” /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠəˌʃɛpʲtʲɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- antaiseipteáin (antiseptics)
- Genitive singular:
- antaiseipteáin, an antaiseipteáin (e.g. buidéal antaiseipteáin, a bottle of antiseptic)
- Genitive plural:
- antaiseipteán, na n-antaiseipteán (e.g. úsáid na n-antaiseipteán, the use of antiseptics)
What does “antaiseipteán” mean?
- antiseptic
- A substance put on skin or wounds to kill germs and prevent infection.Also: disinfectant, germicide, antiseptic cream.
“Antaiseipteán” with the article
The plural of antiseptic in Irish is antaiseipteáin. Here is antaiseipteán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Antaiseipteán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using antaiseipteán, 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 antaiseipteán (pronounced “an-tuh-SHEP-tyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is antaiseipteáin.
How do you pronounce antaiseipteán in Irish?
Antaiseipteán is said like “an-tuh-SHEP-tyawn” (IPA /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠəˌʃɛpʲtʲɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of antiseptic in Irish?
The plural of antaiseipteán is antaiseipteáin; with the article, na hantaiseipteáin means “the antiseptics”. The genitive plural is antaiseipteán, as in úsáid na n-antaiseipteán (the use of antiseptics).
Why does antaiseipteán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-antaiseipteán (the antiseptic), a hantaiseipteán (her antiseptic), a n-antaiseipteán (their antiseptic), na hantaiseipteáin (the antiseptics).
What is the difference between antaiseipteán and díghalrán?
Antaiseipteán is used on the body, such as on wounds, while díghalrán (disinfectant) is generally used on surfaces and objects.
How do I say 'antiseptic' as an adjective?
Use antaiseipteach, as in 'uachtar antaiseipteach' (antiseptic cream).
