HeyRuaHow to say “germ” in Irish
- Irish:
- frídín
- English:
- germ, mite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FREE-deen” /ˈfʲɾʲiːdʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- frídíní (germs)
- Genitive singular:
- frídín, an fhrídín (e.g. leathadh an fhrídín, the spread of the germ)
- Genitive plural:
- frídíní, na bhfrídíní (e.g. leathadh na bhfrídíní, the spread of germs)
What does “frídín” mean?
“Frídín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- germ
- A tiny living organism, such as a bacterium or virus, that can cause disease.Also: microbe, bacterium, bug.
“Frídín” with the article
The plural of germ in Irish is frídíní. Here is frídín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frídín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frídín, the Irish word for germ.
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Germ in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for germ?
The Irish for germ is frídín (pronounced “FREE-deen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frídíní. Depending on context it can also mean mite.
How do you pronounce frídín in Irish?
Frídín is said like “FREE-deen” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲiːdʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of germ in Irish?
The plural of frídín is frídíní; with the article, na frídíní means “the germs”. The genitive plural is frídíní, as in leathadh na bhfrídíní (the spread of germs).
Does frídín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Frídín can mean germ or mite, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does frídín change to fhrídín or bhfrídín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frídín becomes mo fhrídín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrídín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between frídín and baictéar?
Frídín is the everyday word for a germ of any kind, while baictéar is the scientific term for a bacterium specifically.
