HeyRuaHow to say “oxygen” in Irish
- Irish:
- ocsaigin
- English:
- oxygen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OK-suh-gin” /ˈɔksəɟɪnʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- ocsaigine, na hocsaigine (e.g. easpa ocsaigine, lack of oxygen)
What does “ocsaigin” mean?
- oxygen
- A colourless gas in the air that people, animals and plants need to live; chemical element number 8.Also: o2, oxygen gas.
“Ocsaigin” with the article
Here is ocsaigin after the article (an t-alt).
“Ocsaigin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ocsaigin, the Irish word for oxygen.
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Oxygen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oxygen?
The Irish for oxygen is ocsaigin (pronounced “OK-suh-gin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ocsaigin in Irish?
Ocsaigin is said like “OK-suh-gin” (IPA /ˈɔksəɟɪnʲ/).
Does ocsaigin have a plural?
No plural form is given for ocsaigin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ocsaigin sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ocsaigin (the oxygen), a hocsaigin (her oxygen), a n-ocsaigin (their oxygen).
How do you say 'oxygen mask' in Irish?
An oxygen mask is 'masc ocsaigine', using the genitive 'ocsaigine'.
Is 'ocsaigin' used with the article?
Usually it is used without the article in general statements, for example 'Tá ocsaigin san aer', but the article appears when referring to specific oxygen: 'leibhéal na hocsaigine'.
