HeyRuaHow to say “homeostasis” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonstádas
- English:
- homeostasis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-staw-dus” /ˈeːnˌsˠt̪ˠaːd̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aonstádais, an aonstádais (e.g. próiseas an aonstádais, the process of homeostasis)
What does “aonstádas” mean?
- homeostasis
- The tendency of a living body or system to keep its internal conditions, such as temperature and chemical balance, stable.Also: internal balance, physiological stability.
“Aonstádas” with the article
Here is aonstádas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aonstádas
the homeostasis
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aonstádas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonstádas, the Irish word for homeostasis.
Coinníonn aonstádas teocht an choirp seasmhach.
Homeostasis keeps body temperature stable.
Tá an t-aonstádas riachtanach don bheatha.
Homeostasis is essential for life.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi aonstádas sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We learned about homeostasis in biology class.
Is cuid den aonstádas é rialú siúcra fola.
Controlling blood sugar is part of homeostasis.
Míníonn an leabhar seo prionsabail an aonstádais.
This book explains the principles of homeostasis.
Cuireann galar isteach ar an aonstádas uaireanta.
Disease sometimes disrupts homeostasis.
Bíonn ról ag na duáin i gcothú an aonstádais.
The kidneys play a role in maintaining homeostasis.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Homeostasis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for homeostasis?
The Irish for homeostasis is aonstádas (pronounced “AYN-staw-dus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aonstádas in Irish?
Aonstádas is said like “AYN-staw-dus” (IPA /ˈeːnˌsˠt̪ˠaːd̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does aonstádas have a plural?
No plural form is given for aonstádas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aonstádas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonstádas (the homeostasis), a haonstádas (her homeostasis), a n-aonstádas (their homeostasis).
How is the word 'aonstádas' formed?
It combines 'aon' (one, same) with 'stádas' (status, state), giving 'aonstádas', a calque of homeostasis meaning a constant state.
