HeyRuaHow to say “sterile” in Irish
- Irish:
- steiriúil
- English:
- sterile
- Word type:
- adjective
- More sterile:
- níos steiriúla
- Most sterile:
- is steiriúla
- Plural:
- steiriúla
- Pronunciation:
- “STER-oo-il” /ˈʃtʲɛɾʲuːlʲ/
What does “steiriúil” mean?
“Steiriúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sterile
- Free from germs and bacteria, as in a hospital or laboratory.Also: germ-free, aseptic, sterilised.
1 other meaning:
- 2sterile
- Unable to produce young or seeds; barren.Also: infertile, barren.
“Steiriúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is steiriúil after bindealán (bandage, masculine), after lámh (hand, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, steiriúla.
More sterile, most sterile, very sterile
Tá an seomra seo níos steiriúla ná an ceann eile. This room is more sterile than the other one.
| more sterile | níos steiriúla | in the past tense: ní ba steiriúla |
|---|---|---|
| most sterile | is steiriúla | in the past tense: ba steiriúla |
| as sterile as | chomh steiriúil le | no change after chomh |
| very sterile | an-steiriúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too sterile | rósteiriúil | ró- lenites |
“Steiriúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Sterile in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sterile?
The Irish for sterile is steiriúil (pronounced “STER-oo-il”). It comes after the noun: bindealán steiriúil, a sterile bandage; lámh steiriúil, a sterile hand.
How do you say more sterile and most sterile in Irish?
níos steiriúla is more sterile and is steiriúla is most sterile. In the past tense they become ní ba steiriúla and ba steiriúla.
What is the plural of steiriúil?
With a plural noun steiriúil becomes steiriúla: bindealáin steiriúla, lámha steiriúla.
How do you say very sterile in Irish?
an-steiriúil. Too sterile is rósteiriúil, and as sterile as is chomh steiriúil le.
What is the difference between 'steiriúil' and 'aimrid'?
'Steiriúil' is mainly used for things free of germs, such as 'bindealán steiriúil'. 'Aimrid' is the usual word for barren or infertile land or animals.
