HeyRuaHow to say “pesticide” in Irish
- Irish:
- lotnaidicíd
- English:
- pesticide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOT-nad-ih-keed” /ˈl̪ˠɔt̪ˠn̪ˠəd̠ʲɪc iːdʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lotnaidicídí (pesticides)
- Genitive singular:
- lotnaidicíde, na lotnaidicíde (e.g. úsáid na lotnaidicíde, the use of the pesticide)
- Genitive plural:
- lotnaidicídí, na lotnaidicídí (e.g. iarmhair lotnaidicídí, pesticide residues)
What does “lotnaidicíd” mean?
- pesticide
- A chemical substance used to kill insects or other pests that damage crops or plants.Also: insecticide, pest killer, crop spray.
“Lotnaidicíd” with the article
The plural of pesticide in Irish is lotnaidicídí. Here is lotnaidicíd after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lotnaidicíd
the pesticide
No change after an
na lotnaidicídí
the pesticides
Plural: no change after na
“Lotnaidicíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lotnaidicíd, the Irish word for pesticide.
Chuir an feirmeoir lotnaidicíd ar na prátaí.
The farmer put pesticide on the potatoes.
Tá an lotnaidicíd sin contúirteach do bheacha.
That pesticide is dangerous to bees.
Bhí boladh láidir na lotnaidicíde sa pháirc.
The strong smell of the pesticide was in the field.
Ní úsáideann feirmeoirí orgánacha lotnaidicídí ceimiceacha.
Organic farmers don't use chemical pesticides.
Tá cosc ar roinnt lotnaidicídí san Eoraip anois.
Some pesticides are banned in Europe now.
Fuarthas rian de lotnaidicíd san uisce.
A trace of pesticide was found in the water.
Coinnigh an lotnaidicíd i bhfad ó pháistí.
Keep the pesticide well away from children.
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Pesticide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pesticide?
The Irish for pesticide is lotnaidicíd (pronounced “LOT-nad-ih-keed”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lotnaidicídí.
How do you pronounce lotnaidicíd in Irish?
Lotnaidicíd is said like “LOT-nad-ih-keed” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔt̪ˠn̪ˠəd̠ʲɪc iːdʲ/).
What is the plural of pesticide in Irish?
The plural of lotnaidicíd is lotnaidicídí; with the article, na lotnaidicídí means “the pesticides”. The genitive plural is lotnaidicídí, as in iarmhair lotnaidicídí (pesticide residues).
How is 'lotnaidicíd' formed?
It combines 'lotnaid' (pest) with '-icíd' (killer), like 'feithidicíd' (insecticide) and 'luibhicíd' (herbicide).
