HeyRuaHow to say “ovulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ubhsceitheadh
- English:
- ovulation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OOV-shkeh-hoo” /ˈuːˌʃcɛhə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ubhsceite, an ubhsceite (e.g. am an ubhsceite, time of ovulation)
What does “ubhsceitheadh” mean?
- ovulation
- The release of an egg from the ovary, a stage in the reproductive cycle.Also: egg release, ovulating.
“Ubhsceitheadh” with the article
Here is ubhsceitheadh after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ubhsceitheadh
the ovulation
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ubhsceitheadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ubhsceitheadh, the Irish word for ovulation.
Tarlaíonn ubhsceitheadh uair sa mhí de ghnáth.
Ovulation usually happens once a month.
Mhínigh an dochtúir an t-ubhsceitheadh di.
The doctor explained ovulation to her.
Is féidir am an ubhsceite a thomhas.
The time of ovulation can be measured.
Bíonn teocht an choirp níos airde tar éis ubhsceite.
Body temperature is higher after ovulation.
Foghlaimíonn na daltaí faoin ubhsceitheadh sa bhitheolaíocht.
The pupils learn about ovulation in biology.
Cuireann roinnt cógas cosc ar ubhsceitheadh.
Some medicines prevent ovulation.
Bhí pian uirthi le linn an ubhsceite.
She had pain during ovulation.
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Ovulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ovulation?
The Irish for ovulation is ubhsceitheadh (pronounced “OOV-shkeh-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ubhsceitheadh in Irish?
Ubhsceitheadh is said like “OOV-shkeh-hoo” (IPA /ˈuːˌʃcɛhə/).
Does ubhsceitheadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for ubhsceitheadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ubhsceitheadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ubhsceitheadh (the ovulation), a hubhsceitheadh (her ovulation), a n-ubhsceitheadh (their ovulation).
What is 'ubhsceitheadh' made from?
It combines 'ubh' (egg) and 'sceitheadh' (discharge, spilling), so it literally means egg release.
