HeyRuaHow to say “sterilization” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimridiú
- English:
- sterilization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aimridigh, to sterilize (ag aimridiú, sterilizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-rij-oo” /ˈamʲɾʲədʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- aimridithe, an aimridithe (e.g. próiseas aimridithe, sterilization process)
What does “aimridiú” mean?
- sterilization
- The act of making something sterile or free of germs, or making a person or animal unable to reproduce; it is the verbal noun of the verb aimridigh.Also: sterilisation, sterilizing, neutering.
“Aimridiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, aimridiú means sterilizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb aimridigh (to sterilize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aimridiú” with the article
Here is aimridiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Aimridiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimridiú, the Irish word for sterilization.
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Sterilization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sterilization?
The Irish for sterilization is aimridiú (pronounced “AM-rij-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aimridiú in Irish?
Aimridiú is said like “AM-rij-oo” (IPA /ˈamʲɾʲədʲuː/).
Does aimridiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for aimridiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aimridiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aimridiú (the sterilization), a haimridiú (her sterilization), a n-aimridiú (their sterilization).
Is there a related adjective?
Yes, aimrid means sterile or barren, and the verb aimridigh means to sterilize.
