HeyRuaHow to say “oxygenation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ocsaiginiú
- English:
- oxygenation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ocsaiginigh, to oxygenate (ag ocsaiginiú, oxygenating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OK-suh-gin-ee-oo” /ˈɔksəɟɪnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ocsaiginithe, an ocsaiginithe (e.g. leibhéal ocsaiginithe, level of oxygenation)
What does “ocsaiginiú” mean?
- oxygenation
- The process of adding oxygen to something, such as blood or water; it is the verbal noun of the verb ocsaiginigh.Also: oxygenating, adding oxygen.
“Ocsaiginiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ocsaiginiú means oxygenating: it is the verbal noun of the verb ocsaiginigh (to oxygenate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ocsaiginiú” with the article
Here is ocsaiginiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ocsaiginiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ocsaiginiú, the Irish word for oxygenation.
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Oxygenation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oxygenation?
The Irish for oxygenation is ocsaiginiú (pronounced “OK-suh-gin-ee-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ocsaiginiú in Irish?
Ocsaiginiú is said like “OK-suh-gin-ee-oo” (IPA /ˈɔksəɟɪnʲuː/).
Does ocsaiginiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ocsaiginiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ocsaiginiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ocsaiginiú (the oxygenation), a hocsaiginiú (her oxygenation), a n-ocsaiginiú (their oxygenation).
How is ocsaiginiú different from ocsaídiú?
Ocsaiginiú means adding oxygen, as to blood or water, while ocsaídiú means oxidation, a chemical reaction such as rusting.
