Parasite in Irish (Paraisít): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for parasite?

The Irish for parasite is paraisít (pronounced “PAR-uh-sheet”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is paraisítí.

Q: What is the plural of parasite in Irish?

The plural of paraisít is paraisítí; with the article, na paraisítí means “the parasites”. The genitive plural is paraisítí, as in saolré na bparaisítí (the life cycle of the parasites).

How to say “parasite” in Irish

Irish:: paraisít
English:: parasite
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “PAR-uh-sheet” /ˈpaɾˠəʃiːtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: paraisítí (parasites)
Genitive singular:: paraisíte, na paraisíte (e.g. saolré na paraisíte, the life cycle of the parasite)
Genitive plural:: paraisítí, na bparaisítí (e.g. saolré na bparaisítí, the life cycle of the parasites)

What does “paraisít” mean?

“Paraisít” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

parasite: An animal or plant that lives on or in another living thing and feeds from it.Also: parasitic organism.

1 other meaning:

2parasite: A person who lives off other people without giving anything back.Also: sponger, freeloader, hanger-on.

“Paraisít” with the article

The plural of parasite in Irish is paraisítí. Here is paraisít after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an pharaisít

the parasite

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na paraisítí

the parasites

Plural: no change after na

“Paraisít” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using paraisít, the Irish word for parasite.

Is paraisít í an chnuimh sin.

That worm is a parasite.

Mhair an pharaisít i bputóg an ainmhí.

The parasite lived in the animal's gut.

Tá paraisítí ar an madra arís.

The dog has parasites again.

Fuair an tréidlia lorg na paraisíte sa sampla.

The vet found traces of the parasite in the sample.

Bhí paraisít i mo bholg tar éis na saoire.

I had a parasite in my stomach after the holiday.

Ní dhéanann sé tada, is paraisít cheart é.

He does nothing, he's a real parasite.

D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi pharaisítí sa rang eolaíochta.

We learned about parasites in science class.

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Parasite in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for parasite?

The Irish for parasite is paraisít (pronounced “PAR-uh-sheet”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is paraisítí.

How do you pronounce paraisít in Irish?

Paraisít is said like “PAR-uh-sheet” (IPA /ˈpaɾˠəʃiːtʲ/).

What is the plural of parasite in Irish?

The plural of paraisít is paraisítí; with the article, na paraisítí means “the parasites”. The genitive plural is paraisítí, as in saolré na bparaisítí (the life cycle of the parasites).

Why does paraisít change to pharaisít or bparaisít?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paraisít becomes mo pharaisít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparaisít (eclipsis).

Is there another Irish word for parasite?

Yes, 'seadán' is the more traditional Irish word and is very common, especially for a person who sponges off others; 'paraisít' is used mainly in scientific contexts.

Parasite in Irish (Paraisít): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage