HeyRuaHow to say “hyperparasite” in Irish
- Irish:
- athsheadán
- English:
- hyperparasite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-had-awn” /ˈahˌhadˠɑːn/
- Plural:
- athsheadáin (hyperparasites)
- Genitive singular:
- athsheadáin, an athsheadáin (e.g. saolré an athsheadáin, the life cycle of the hyperparasite)
- Genitive plural:
- athsheadán, na n-athsheadán (e.g. líon na n-athsheadán, the number of hyperparasites)
What does “athsheadán” mean?
- hyperparasite
- A parasite that lives on or in another parasite.Also: secondary parasite, parasite of a parasite.
“Athsheadán” with the article
The plural of hyperparasite in Irish is athsheadáin. Here is athsheadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athsheadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athsheadán, the Irish word for hyperparasite.
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Hyperparasite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hyperparasite?
The Irish for hyperparasite is athsheadán (pronounced “AH-had-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is athsheadáin.
How do you pronounce athsheadán in Irish?
Athsheadán is said like “AH-had-awn” (IPA /ˈahˌhadˠɑːn/).
What is the plural of hyperparasite in Irish?
The plural of athsheadán is athsheadáin; with the article, na hathsheadáin means “the hyperparasites”. The genitive plural is athsheadán, as in líon na n-athsheadán (the number of hyperparasites).
Why does athsheadán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athsheadán (the hyperparasite), a hathsheadán (her hyperparasite), a n-athsheadán (their hyperparasite), na hathsheadáin (the hyperparasites).
How is 'athsheadán' formed?
It combines the prefix 'ath-' (re-, secondary) with 'seadán' (parasite), so 'athsheadán' is a parasite of a parasite; the prefix lenites the s.
Does 'athsheadán' mean reseeding?
No. 'Seadán' means parasite, not seed, so 'athsheadán' is a hyperparasite; reseeding is 'athshíolú'.
