HeyRuaHow to say “lactose” in Irish
- Irish:
- lachtós
- English:
- lactose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAKH-tohs” /ˈl̪ˠaxt̪ˠoːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lachtóis, an lachtóis (e.g. éadulaingt lachtóis, lactose intolerance)
What does “lachtós” mean?
- lactose
- Lactose is the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.Also: milk sugar.
“Lachtós” with the article
Here is lachtós after the article (an t-alt).
an lachtós
the lactose
No change after an
“Lachtós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lachtós, the Irish word for lactose.
Tá lachtós i mbainne bó.
Cow's milk contains lactose.
Ní féidir liom lachtós a dhíleá.
I can't digest lactose.
Tá éadulaingt lachtóis ar mo dheartháir.
My brother is lactose intolerant.
Is siúcra é an lachtós.
Lactose is a sugar.
Níl aon lachtós sa bhainne seo.
There is no lactose in this milk.
Ceannaím bainne gan lachtós anois.
I buy lactose-free milk now.
Cuireann an lachtós pian boilg orm.
Lactose gives me a stomach ache.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lactose in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lactose?
The Irish for lactose is lachtós (pronounced “LAKH-tohs”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lachtós in Irish?
Lachtós is said like “LAKH-tohs” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaxt̪ˠoːsˠ/).
Does lachtós have a plural?
No plural form is given for lachtós in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'lactose-free' in Irish?
Use 'gan lachtós', for example 'bainne gan lachtós' for lactose-free milk.
