HeyRuaHow to say “insulin” in Irish
- Irish:
- inslin
- English:
- insulin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-shlin” /ɪnʲʃlʲɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- insline, na hinsline (e.g. instealladh insline, an insulin injection)
What does “inslin” mean?
- insulin
- A hormone made in the pancreas that controls the level of sugar in the blood, also given as a medicine to people with diabetes.Also: insulin injection, diabetes medicine.
“Inslin” with the article
Here is inslin after the article (an t-alt).
an inslin
the insulin
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Inslin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inslin, the Irish word for insulin.
Bíonn inslin ag teastáil ó dhaoine a bhfuil diaibéiteas orthu.
People with diabetes need insulin.
Táirgeann an briseán an inslin.
The pancreas produces insulin.
Thóg sí a dáileog insline roimh an dinnéar.
She took her dose of insulin before dinner.
Coinním mo chuid inslin sa chuisneoir.
I keep my insulin in the fridge.
Tá leibhéal na hinsline íseal ina chuid fola.
The insulin level in his blood is low.
Fuair sé caidéal insline ón ospidéal.
He got an insulin pump from the hospital.
Ná déan dearmad ar an inslin a ghlacadh inniu.
Don't forget to take the insulin today.
Other nouns in Irish
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Insulin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insulin?
The Irish for insulin is inslin (pronounced “IN-shlin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce inslin in Irish?
Inslin is said like “IN-shlin” (IPA /ɪnʲʃlʲɪnʲ/).
Does inslin have a plural?
No plural form is given for inslin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does inslin sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an inslin (the insulin), a hinslin (her insulin), a n-inslin (their insulin).
How do I say 'insulin injection' in Irish?
Say 'instealladh insline', using the genitive 'insline' after 'instealladh'.
