HeyRuaHow to say “ibuprofen” in Irish
- Irish:
- iobúpróifein
- English:
- ibuprofen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ib-oo-PROH-fen” /ˈɪbuːˌpɾˠoːfʲɛnʲ/
- Plural:
- iobúpróifeiní (ibuprofens)
- Genitive singular:
- iobúpróifeine, na hiobúpróifeine (e.g. dáileog iobúpróifeine, a dose of ibuprofen)
- Genitive plural:
- iobúpróifeiní, na n-iobúpróifeiní (e.g. praghsanna na n-iobúpróifeiní, the prices of the ibuprofens)
What does “iobúpróifein” mean?
- ibuprofen
- A common anti-inflammatory medicine taken to relieve pain, fever and swelling.Also: painkiller, anti-inflammatory.
“Iobúpróifein” with the article
The plural of ibuprofen in Irish is iobúpróifeiní. Here is iobúpróifein after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iobúpróifein” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iobúpróifein, the Irish word for ibuprofen.
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Ibuprofen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ibuprofen?
The Irish for ibuprofen is iobúpróifein (pronounced “ib-oo-PROH-fen”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iobúpróifeiní.
How do you pronounce iobúpróifein in Irish?
Iobúpróifein is said like “ib-oo-PROH-fen” (IPA /ˈɪbuːˌpɾˠoːfʲɛnʲ/).
What is the plural of ibuprofen in Irish?
The plural of iobúpróifein is iobúpróifeiní; with the article, na hiobúpróifeiní means “the ibuprofens”. The genitive plural is iobúpróifeiní, as in praghsanna na n-iobúpróifeiní (the prices of the ibuprofens).
Why does iobúpróifein sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iobúpróifein (the ibuprofen), a hiobúpróifein (her ibuprofen), a n-iobúpróifein (their ibuprofen), na hiobúpróifeiní (the ibuprofens).
Is iobúpróifein the same as paraicéiteamól?
No. Iobúpróifein is an anti-inflammatory, while paraicéiteamól is a different painkiller without the anti-inflammatory effect.
