HeyRuaHow to say “lactation” in Irish
- Irish:
- bleachtanas
- English:
- lactation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAKH-tuh-nus” /ˈbʲlʲaxt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bleachtanais, an bhleachtanais (e.g. tréimhse bleachtanais, period of lactation)
What does “bleachtanas” mean?
- lactation
- The production and giving of milk by a mother or female animal.Also: milk production, secretion of milk.
“Bleachtanas” with the article
Here is bleachtanas after the article (an t-alt).
an bleachtanas
the lactation
No change after an
“Bleachtanas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bleachtanas, the Irish word for lactation.
Is próiseas nádúrtha é an bleachtanas.
Lactation is a natural process.
Maireann tréimhse bleachtanais na bó tuairim is deich mí.
The cow's lactation period lasts about ten months.
Bíonn bia breise ag teastáil le linn bleachtanais.
Extra food is needed during lactation.
Thosaigh an bleachtanas go luath tar éis na breithe.
Lactation began soon after the birth.
Labhair an dochtúir léi faoi bhleachtanas.
The doctor spoke to her about lactation.
Tá hormóin thábhachtacha i gceist sa bhleachtanas.
Important hormones are involved in lactation.
Bíonn tionchar ag an aiste bia ar bhleachtanas.
Diet has an influence on lactation.
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Lactation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lactation?
The Irish for lactation is bleachtanas (pronounced “BLAKH-tuh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bleachtanas in Irish?
Bleachtanas is said like “BLAKH-tuh-nus” (IPA /ˈbʲlʲaxt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does bleachtanas have a plural?
No plural form is given for bleachtanas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bleachtanas change to bhleachtanas or mbleachtanas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bleachtanas becomes mo bhleachtanas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbleachtanas (eclipsis).
How is 'bleachtanas' different from 'bleán'?
'Bleachtanas' is the production of milk by the body, lactation, while 'bleán' is the act of milking an animal.
