HeyRuaHow to say “disinfectant” in Irish
- Irish:
- díghalrán
- English:
- disinfectant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-ghal-rawn” /ˈdʲiːɣəlˠɾˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- díghalráin (disinfectants)
- Genitive singular:
- díghalráin, an díghalráin (e.g. buidéal díghalráin, a bottle of disinfectant)
- Genitive plural:
- díghalrán, na ndíghalrán (e.g. úsáid na ndíghalrán, the use of disinfectants)
What does “díghalrán” mean?
- disinfectant
- A chemical substance used to kill germs on surfaces or objects.Also: germicide, sanitiser.
“Díghalrán” with the article
The plural of disinfectant in Irish is díghalráin. Here is díghalrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díghalrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díghalrán, the Irish word for disinfectant.
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Disinfectant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disinfectant?
The Irish for disinfectant is díghalrán (pronounced “DEE-ghal-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díghalráin.
How do you pronounce díghalrán in Irish?
Díghalrán is said like “DEE-ghal-rawn” (IPA /ˈdʲiːɣəlˠɾˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of disinfectant in Irish?
The plural of díghalrán is díghalráin; with the article, na díghalráin means “the disinfectants”. The genitive plural is díghalrán, as in úsáid na ndíghalrán (the use of disinfectants).
Why does díghalrán change to dhíghalrán or ndíghalrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díghalrán becomes mo dhíghalrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíghalrán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between díghalrán and frithsheipteán?
Díghalrán is a disinfectant used mainly on surfaces and objects, while frithsheipteán is an antiseptic applied to skin or wounds.
