HeyRuaHow to say “parasitism” in Irish
- Irish:
- seadánachas
- English:
- parasitism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAD-aw-nuh-khus” /ˈʃad̪ˠaːnˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seadánachais, an tseadánachais (e.g. staidéar an tseadánachais, the study of parasitism)
What does “seadánachas” mean?
- parasitism
- The state or way of life of a parasite, living off another organism or person without giving anything back.Also: parasitic behaviour, sponging, freeloading.
“Seadánachas” with the article
Here is seadánachas after the article (an t-alt).
an seadánachas
the parasitism
No change after an
“Seadánachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seadánachas, the Irish word for parasitism.
Is cineál caidrimh idir orgánaigh é seadánachas.
Parasitism is a type of relationship between organisms.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an seadánachas sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We studied parasitism in biology class.
Tá samplaí iomadúla seadánachais le fáil sa nádúr.
There are many examples of parasitism in nature.
Cáineann sé seadánachas na n-uasal ar an bpobal.
He condemns the parasitism of the nobility on the people.
Is sampla maith seadánachais í an dreancaid ar mhadra.
A flea on a dog is a good example of parasitism.
Ní féidir seadánachas a sheachaint i ngach cás.
Parasitism cannot be avoided in every case.
Léigh mé alt faoin seadánachas i measc éan.
I read an article about parasitism among birds.
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Parasitism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parasitism?
The Irish for parasitism is seadánachas (pronounced “SHAD-aw-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce seadánachas in Irish?
Seadánachas is said like “SHAD-aw-nuh-khus” (IPA /ˈʃad̪ˠaːnˠəxəsˠ/).
Does seadánachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for seadánachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seadánachas change to sheadánachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheadánachas. After ár (our) it stays ár seadánachas, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is seadánachas related to seadán?
Seadán means a parasite, and seadánachas is the abstract noun for parasitism, the state of being a parasite.
