HeyRuaHow to say “oestrogen” in Irish
- Irish:
- éastraigin
- English:
- oestrogen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYSS-trig-in” /ˈeːsˠt̪ˠɾˠəɟɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- éastraigine, na héastraigine (e.g. leibhéal éastraigine, level of oestrogen)
What does “éastraigin” mean?
- oestrogen
- A hormone, mainly produced in the ovaries, that controls female sexual development and the menstrual cycle.Also: estrogen, female hormone.
“Éastraigin” with the article
Here is éastraigin after the article (an t-alt).
an éastraigin
the oestrogen
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Éastraigin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éastraigin, the Irish word for oestrogen.
Is hormón í éastraigin.
Oestrogen is a hormone.
Déantar an éastraigin sna hubhagáin.
Oestrogen is made in the ovaries.
Thit leibhéal na héastraigine go mór.
The oestrogen level fell sharply.
Tugadh éastraigin di mar chóireáil.
She was given oestrogen as treatment.
Bíonn níos lú éastraigine ann tar éis an tsosa míostraithe.
There is less oestrogen after the menopause.
Tá éastraigin i roinnt piollaí frithghiniúna.
Some contraceptive pills contain oestrogen.
Thástáil an dochtúir an éastraigin ina fuil.
The doctor tested the oestrogen in her blood.
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Oestrogen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oestrogen?
The Irish for oestrogen is éastraigin (pronounced “AYSS-trig-in”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce éastraigin in Irish?
Éastraigin is said like “AYSS-trig-in” (IPA /ˈeːsˠt̪ˠɾˠəɟɪnʲ/).
Does éastraigin have a plural?
No plural form is given for éastraigin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éastraigin sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éastraigin (the oestrogen), a héastraigin (her oestrogen), a n-éastraigin (their oestrogen).
Is 'éastraigin' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine, so you say 'an éastraigin' and 'leibhéal na héastraigine'.
