HeyRuaHow to say “aseptic” in Irish
- Irish:
- aiseipteach
- English:
- aseptic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More aseptic:
- níos aiseiptí
- Most aseptic:
- is aiseiptí
- Plural:
- aiseipteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ash-EP-tyuck” /ˈaʃɛpʲtʲəx/
What does “aiseipteach” mean?
- aseptic
- Free from bacteria and other germs that cause infection, especially in medical settings.Also: sterile, germ-free.
“Aiseipteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aiseipteach after bindealán (bandage, masculine), after obráid (operation, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aiseipteacha.
More aseptic, most aseptic, very aseptic
Tá an t-ospidéal nua níos aiseiptí ná an seancheann. The new hospital is more aseptic than the old one.
| more aseptic | níos aiseiptí | in the past tense: ní b'aiseiptí |
|---|---|---|
| most aseptic | is aiseiptí | in the past tense: ab aiseiptí |
| as aseptic as | chomh haiseipteach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very aseptic | an-aiseipteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too aseptic | ró-aiseipteach | ró- lenites |
“Aiseipteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Aseptic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aseptic?
The Irish for aseptic is aiseipteach (pronounced “ash-EP-tyuck”). It comes after the noun: bindealán aiseipteach, an aseptic bandage; obráid aiseipteach, an aseptic operation.
How do you say more aseptic and most aseptic in Irish?
níos aiseiptí is more aseptic and is aiseiptí is most aseptic. In the past tense they become ní b'aiseiptí and ab aiseiptí.
What is the plural of aiseipteach?
With a plural noun aiseipteach becomes aiseipteacha: bindealáin aiseipteacha, obráidí aiseipteacha.
How do you say very aseptic in Irish?
an-aiseipteach. Too aseptic is ró-aiseipteach, and as aseptic as is chomh haiseipteach le.
What is the difference between 'aiseipteach' and 'antaiseipteach'?
'Aiseipteach' means aseptic, free of germs, while 'antaiseipteach' means antiseptic, describing something that kills germs.
