HeyRuaHow to say “oxytocin” in Irish
- Irish:
- ocsatóicin
- English:
- oxytocin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ok-suh-TOH-ik-in” /ˈɔksˠəˌt̪ˠoːɪc̠ɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ocsatóicine, na hocsatóicine (e.g. leibhéal na hocsatóicine, the level of oxytocin)
What does “ocsatóicin” mean?
- oxytocin
- A hormone made in the brain that causes the womb to contract during childbirth and is linked to bonding and affection.Also: love hormone, pituitary hormone.
“Ocsatóicin” with the article
Here is ocsatóicin after the article (an t-alt).
an ocsatóicin
the oxytocin
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ocsatóicin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ocsatóicin, the Irish word for oxytocin.
Is hormón í an ocsatóicin.
Oxytocin is a hormone.
Scaoileann an fhaireog phiotútach ocsatóicin.
The pituitary gland releases oxytocin.
Tugadh ocsatóicin di le linn an tsaothair.
She was given oxytocin during labour.
Ardaíonn barróg leibhéal na hocsatóicine.
A hug raises the level of oxytocin.
Bíonn ról ag ocsatóicin sa bheathú cíche.
Oxytocin plays a role in breastfeeding.
Tugtar hormón an ghrá ar an ocsatóicin.
Oxytocin is called the love hormone.
Rinne siad taighde ar éifeacht na hocsatóicine.
They researched the effect of oxytocin.
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Oxytocin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oxytocin?
The Irish for oxytocin is ocsatóicin (pronounced “ok-suh-TOH-ik-in”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ocsatóicin in Irish?
Ocsatóicin is said like “ok-suh-TOH-ik-in” (IPA /ˈɔksˠəˌt̪ˠoːɪc̠ɪnʲ/).
Does ocsatóicin have a plural?
No plural form is given for ocsatóicin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ocsatóicin sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ocsatóicin (the oxytocin), a hocsatóicin (her oxytocin), a n-ocsatóicin (their oxytocin).
Does 'ocsatóicin' take the article?
Yes, as a feminine noun it is often used with the article, 'an ocsatóicin', and the genitive gets h-: 'leibhéal na hocsatóicine'.
