HeyRuaHow to say “prostaglandin” in Irish
- Irish:
- prostaglaindin
- English:
- prostaglandin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pros-tuh-GLAN-jin” /ˈpɾˠɔsˠt̪ˠəˌɡlˠan̠ʲdʲənʲ/
- Plural:
- prostaglaindiní (prostaglandins)
- Genitive singular:
- prostaglaindine, na prostaglaindine (e.g. leibhéal na prostaglaindine, the level of prostaglandin)
- Genitive plural:
- prostaglaindiní, na bprostaglaindiní (e.g. táirgeadh na bprostaglaindiní, the production of the prostaglandins)
What does “prostaglaindin” mean?
- prostaglandin
- A hormone-like fatty substance made in body tissues that controls processes such as inflammation, pain and muscle contraction.Also: hormone-like substance, lipid compound.
“Prostaglaindin” with the article
The plural of prostaglandin in Irish is prostaglaindiní. Here is prostaglaindin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Prostaglaindin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prostaglaindin, the Irish word for prostaglandin.
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Prostaglandin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prostaglandin?
The Irish for prostaglandin is prostaglaindin (pronounced “pros-tuh-GLAN-jin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is prostaglaindiní.
How do you pronounce prostaglaindin in Irish?
Prostaglaindin is said like “pros-tuh-GLAN-jin” (IPA /ˈpɾˠɔsˠt̪ˠəˌɡlˠan̠ʲdʲənʲ/).
What is the plural of prostaglandin in Irish?
The plural of prostaglaindin is prostaglaindiní; with the article, na prostaglaindiní means “the prostaglandins”. The genitive plural is prostaglaindiní, as in táirgeadh na bprostaglaindiní (the production of the prostaglandins).
Why does prostaglaindin change to phrostaglaindin or bprostaglaindin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prostaglaindin becomes mo phrostaglaindin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprostaglaindin (eclipsis).
Is 'prostaglaindin' related to the prostate?
Only historically: prostaglaindin was first found in prostate fluid, but it is made throughout the body. The prostate gland itself is 'próstatach'.
