HeyRuaHow to say “pathogen” in Irish
- Irish:
- pataigin
- English:
- pathogen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAT-uh-gin” /ˈpˠat̪ˠəɟɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- pataigine, na pataigine (e.g. leathadh na pataigine, the spread of the pathogen)
What does “pataigin” mean?
- pathogen
- A microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus, that can cause disease.Also: germ, disease-causing organism.
“Pataigin” with the article
Here is pataigin after the article (an t-alt).
an phataigin
the pathogen
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Pataigin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pataigin, the Irish word for pathogen.
Is pataigin é an víreas sin.
That virus is a pathogen.
D'aimsigh na heolaithe an phataigin sa sampla.
The scientists found the pathogen in the sample.
Tá an phataigin seo an-tógálach.
This pathogen is very contagious.
Rinneadh staidéar ar leathadh na pataigine.
The spread of the pathogen was studied.
Bhí pataigin san uisce óil.
There was a pathogen in the drinking water.
Maraíonn an teas an phataigin.
Heat kills the pathogen.
Ní fios fós cén phataigin is cúis leis.
It is not yet known which pathogen causes it.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pathogen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pathogen?
The Irish for pathogen is pataigin (pronounced “PAT-uh-gin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce pataigin in Irish?
Pataigin is said like “PAT-uh-gin” (IPA /ˈpˠat̪ˠəɟɪnʲ/).
Does pataigin have a plural?
No plural form is given for pataigin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pataigin change to phataigin or bpataigin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pataigin becomes mo phataigin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpataigin (eclipsis).
Is 'pataigin' the same as 'frídín'?
'Frídín' is the everyday word for a germ, while 'pataigin' is the technical scientific term for any disease-causing organism.
