HeyRuaHow to say “insecticide” in Irish
- Irish:
- feithidicíd
- English:
- insecticide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEH-hid-ih-keej” /ˈfʲɛhədʲəkʲiːdʲ/
- Plural:
- feithidicídí (insecticides)
- Genitive singular:
- feithidicíde, na feithidicíde (e.g. buidéal feithidicíde, a bottle of insecticide)
- Genitive plural:
- feithidicídí, na bhfeithidicídí (e.g. úsáid na bhfeithidicídí, the use of the insecticides)
What does “feithidicíd” mean?
- insecticide
- A chemical substance used to kill insects.Also: insect killer, pesticide, bug spray.
“Feithidicíd” with the article
The plural of insecticide in Irish is feithidicídí. Here is feithidicíd after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feithidicíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feithidicíd, the Irish word for insecticide.
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Insecticide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insecticide?
The Irish for insecticide is feithidicíd (pronounced “FEH-hid-ih-keej”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is feithidicídí.
How do you pronounce feithidicíd in Irish?
Feithidicíd is said like “FEH-hid-ih-keej” (IPA /ˈfʲɛhədʲəkʲiːdʲ/).
What is the plural of insecticide in Irish?
The plural of feithidicíd is feithidicídí; with the article, na feithidicídí means “the insecticides”. The genitive plural is feithidicídí, as in úsáid na bhfeithidicídí (the use of the insecticides).
Why does feithidicíd change to fheithidicíd or bhfeithidicíd?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feithidicíd becomes m'fheithidicíd (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeithidicíd (eclipsis).
How is 'feithidicíd' different from 'lotnaidicíd'?
'Feithidicíd' kills insects (from 'feithid', insect), while 'lotnaidicíd' is the broader word for pesticide.
