HeyRuaHow to say “lactation” in Irish
- Irish:
- lachtadh
- English:
- lactation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAKH-too” /ˈl̪ˠaxt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lachtaí (lactations)
- Genitive singular:
- lachta, an lachta (e.g. tréimhse lachta, period of lactation)
- Genitive plural:
- lachtaí, na lachtaí (e.g. tréimhsí na lachtaí, the lactation periods)
What does “lachtadh” mean?
- lactation
- The production or secretion of milk by a mammal; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'lachtaigh'.Also: milk production, secretion of milk, lactating.
“Lachtadh” with the article
The plural of lactation in Irish is lachtaí. Here is lachtadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lachtadh
the lactation
No change after an
na lachtaí
the lactations
Plural: no change after na
“Lachtadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lachtadh, the Irish word for lactation.
Tosaíonn an lachtadh tar éis don bhó breith.
Lactation begins after the cow calves.
Bíonn lachtadh fada ag na ba seo.
These cows have a long lactation.
Tá tréimhse lachta na bó thart anois.
The cow's lactation period is over now.
Itheann an mháthair níos mó le linn an lachta.
The mother eats more during lactation.
Tá an bhó sa tríú lachtadh anois.
The cow is in her third lactation now.
Taifeadann an feirmeoir an bainne i ngach lachtadh.
The farmer records the milk in every lactation.
Bhí na lachtaí go léir láidir sa tréad sin.
All the lactations in that herd were strong.
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Lactation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lactation?
The Irish for lactation is lachtadh (pronounced “LAKH-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lachtaí.
How do you pronounce lachtadh in Irish?
Lachtadh is said like “LAKH-too” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaxt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of lactation in Irish?
The plural of lachtadh is lachtaí; with the article, na lachtaí means “the lactations”. The genitive plural is lachtaí, as in tréimhsí na lachtaí (the lactation periods).
Is 'lachtadh' an everyday word for breastfeeding?
No, 'lachtadh' is a technical term for milk production; for breastfeeding people usually say 'cothú cíche' or 'beathú cíche'.
