HeyRuaHow to say “toxin” in Irish
- Irish:
- tocsain
- English:
- toxin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUK-sin” /ˈt̪ˠɔkˠsˠənʲ/
- Plural:
- tocsainí (toxins)
- Genitive singular:
- tocsaine, na tocsaine (e.g. éifeacht na tocsaine, the effect of the toxin)
- Genitive plural:
- tocsainí, na dtocsainí (e.g. leibhéal na dtocsainí, the level of the toxins)
What does “tocsain” mean?
- toxin
- A poisonous substance produced by a living thing, such as a bacterium, plant or animal.Also: poison, toxic substance.
“Tocsain” with the article
The plural of toxin in Irish is tocsainí. Here is tocsain after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tocsain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tocsain, the Irish word for toxin.
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Toxin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toxin?
The Irish for toxin is tocsain (pronounced “TUK-sin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tocsainí.
How do you pronounce tocsain in Irish?
Tocsain is said like “TUK-sin” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔkˠsˠənʲ/).
What is the plural of toxin in Irish?
The plural of tocsain is tocsainí; with the article, na tocsainí means “the toxins”. The genitive plural is tocsainí, as in leibhéal na dtocsainí (the level of the toxins).
Why does tocsain change to thocsain or dtocsain?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tocsain becomes mo thocsain (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtocsain (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tocsain' and 'nimh'?
'Nimh' is the general word for poison or venom, while 'tocsain' is the technical term for a toxin produced by a living organism.
