HeyRuaHow to say “reproduction” in Irish
- Irish:
- atáirgeadh
- English:
- reproduction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- atáirg, to reproduce (ag atáirgeadh, reproducing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-taw-rig-ooh” /ˈat̪ˠaːɾʲəɡʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- atáirgthe, an atáirgthe (e.g. córas atáirgthe, reproductive system)
What does “atáirgeadh” mean?
- reproduction
- The verbal noun of atáirg: the act of reproducing, either living things producing offspring or making a copy of something.Also: reproducing, breeding, copying.
“Atáirgeadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, atáirgeadh means reproducing: it is the verbal noun of the verb atáirg (to reproduce). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Atáirgeadh” with the article
Here is atáirgeadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Atáirgeadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using atáirgeadh, the Irish word for reproduction.
Other nouns in Irish
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Reproduction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reproduction?
The Irish for reproduction is atáirgeadh (pronounced “AH-taw-rig-ooh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce atáirgeadh in Irish?
Atáirgeadh is said like “AH-taw-rig-ooh” (IPA /ˈat̪ˠaːɾʲəɡʲə/).
Does atáirgeadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for atáirgeadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does atáirgeadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-atáirgeadh (the reproduction), a hatáirgeadh (her reproduction), a n-atáirgeadh (their reproduction).
Is atáirgeadh used only in biology?
No, atáirgeadh covers both biological reproduction and the reproduction or copying of material, as in 'cosc ar atáirgeadh' (reproduction prohibited).
