HeyRuaHow to say “insemination” in Irish
- Irish:
- inseamhnú
- English:
- insemination
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- inseamhnaigh, to inseminate (ag inseamhnú, inseminating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-shoo-noo” /ˈiːnʲʃuːn̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- inseamhnuithe (inseminations)
- Genitive singular:
- inseamhnaithe, an inseamhnaithe (e.g. le linn an inseamhnaithe, during the insemination)
- Genitive plural:
- inseamhnuithe, na n-inseamhnuithe (e.g. líon na n-inseamhnuithe, the number of inseminations)
What does “inseamhnú” mean?
- insemination
- The introduction of semen into a female animal or woman to bring about pregnancy; it is the verbal noun of the verb inseamhnaigh.Also: inseminating, artificial insemination, fertilisation.
“Inseamhnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, inseamhnú means inseminating: it is the verbal noun of the verb inseamhnaigh (to inseminate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Inseamhnú” with the article
The plural of insemination in Irish is inseamhnuithe. Here is inseamhnú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inseamhnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inseamhnú, the Irish word for insemination.
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Insemination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insemination?
The Irish for insemination is inseamhnú (pronounced “IN-shoo-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inseamhnuithe.
How do you pronounce inseamhnú in Irish?
Inseamhnú is said like “IN-shoo-noo” (IPA /ˈiːnʲʃuːn̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of insemination in Irish?
The plural of inseamhnú is inseamhnuithe; with the article, na hinseamhnuithe means “the inseminations”. The genitive plural is inseamhnuithe, as in líon na n-inseamhnuithe (the number of inseminations).
Why does inseamhnú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inseamhnú (the insemination), a hinseamhnú (her insemination), a n-inseamhnú (their insemination), na hinseamhnuithe (the inseminations).
How do you say artificial insemination in Irish?
It is inseamhnú saorga, a term often used in farming with cattle.
