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Steroid in Irish (Stéaróideach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for steroid is stéaróideach, a masculine noun (plural stéaróidigh).
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How to say “steroid” in Irish

Irish:
stéaróideach
English:
steroid
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“STAY-roh-dyukh”  /ˈsʲtʲeːɾˠoːdʲəx/
Various forms
Plural:
stéaróidigh (steroids)
Genitive singular:
stéaróidigh, an stéaróidigh (e.g. dáileog an stéaróidigh, dose of the steroid)
Genitive plural:
stéaróideach, na stéaróideach (e.g. úsáid na stéaróideach, the use of the steroids)

What does “stéaróideach” mean?

steroid
A natural or synthetic chemical compound of a particular structure, including many hormones and drugs.Also: steroids, anabolic steroid, hormone.

“Stéaróideach” with the article

The plural of steroid in Irish is stéaróidigh. Here is stéaróideach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an stéaróideach
the steroid
No change after an
na stéaróidigh
the steroids
Plural: no change after na

“Stéaróideach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using stéaróideach, the Irish word for steroid.

Thug an dochtúir stéaróideach dom don athlasadh.
The doctor gave me a steroid for the inflammation.
Tá an stéaróideach sin an-láidir.
That steroid is very strong.
Bhí taobhéifeachtaí ag an stéaróideach orm.
The steroid had side effects on me.
Cuireadh cosc air mar gheall ar stéaróidigh.
He was banned because of steroids.
Ní ghlacann lúthchleasaithe macánta stéaróidigh.
Honest athletes don't take steroids.
Tá stéaróideach san uachtar seo.
There is a steroid in this cream.
Laghdaigh an dochtúir dáileog an stéaróidigh.
The doctor reduced the dose of the steroid.

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Steroid in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for steroid?

The Irish for steroid is stéaróideach (pronounced “STAY-roh-dyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stéaróidigh.

How do you pronounce stéaróideach in Irish?

Stéaróideach is said like “STAY-roh-dyukh” (IPA /ˈsʲtʲeːɾˠoːdʲəx/).

What is the plural of steroid in Irish?

The plural of stéaróideach is stéaróidigh; with the article, na stéaróidigh means “the steroids”. The genitive plural is stéaróideach, as in úsáid na stéaróideach (the use of the steroids).

Is stéaróideach a noun or an adjective?

It is used as a masculine noun meaning 'steroid', as in 'stéaróidigh anabalacha', but the same form can also work as an adjective meaning 'steroidal'.

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