HeyRuaHow to say “disinfection” in Irish
- Irish:
- díghalrú
- English:
- disinfection
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díghalraigh, to disinfect (ag díghalrú, disinfecting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-ghal-roo” /ˈdʲiːɣəlˠɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- díghalraithe, an díghalraithe (e.g. próiseas díghalraithe, disinfection process)
What does “díghalrú” mean?
- disinfection
- The act of disinfecting something, killing germs on it; it is the verbal noun of the verb díghalraigh.Also: disinfecting, sanitising, sterilisation.
“Díghalrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, díghalrú means disinfecting: it is the verbal noun of the verb díghalraigh (to disinfect). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díghalrú” with the article
Here is díghalrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Díghalrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díghalrú, the Irish word for disinfection.
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Disinfection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disinfection?
The Irish for disinfection is díghalrú (pronounced “DEE-ghal-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce díghalrú in Irish?
Díghalrú is said like “DEE-ghal-roo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːɣəlˠɾˠuː/).
Does díghalrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for díghalrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díghalrú change to dhíghalrú or ndíghalrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díghalrú becomes mo dhíghalrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíghalrú (eclipsis).
What is the word for a disinfectant product?
The substance itself is díghalrán; díghalrú is the act of disinfecting.
