HeyRuaHow to say “alkaloid” in Irish
- Irish:
- alcalóideach
- English:
- alkaloid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-kuh-loh-jukh” /ˈalˠkəˌl̪ˠoːdʲəx/
- Plural:
- alcalóidigh (alkaloids)
- Genitive singular:
- alcalóidigh, an alcalóidigh (e.g. éifeacht an alcalóidigh, the effect of the alkaloid)
- Genitive plural:
- alcalóideach, na n-alcalóideach (e.g. éifeachtaí na n-alcalóideach, the effects of alkaloids)
What does “alcalóideach” mean?
- alkaloid
- A nitrogen-containing organic compound found mainly in plants, often with strong effects on the body, such as nicotine or morphine.Also: plant alkaloid, alkaloid compound.
“Alcalóideach” with the article
The plural of alkaloid in Irish is alcalóidigh. Here is alcalóideach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Alcalóideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using alcalóideach, the Irish word for alkaloid.
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Alkaloid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alkaloid?
The Irish for alkaloid is alcalóideach (pronounced “AL-kuh-loh-jukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is alcalóidigh.
How do you pronounce alcalóideach in Irish?
Alcalóideach is said like “AL-kuh-loh-jukh” (IPA /ˈalˠkəˌl̪ˠoːdʲəx/).
What is the plural of alkaloid in Irish?
The plural of alcalóideach is alcalóidigh; with the article, na halcalóidigh means “the alkaloids”. The genitive plural is alcalóideach, as in éifeachtaí na n-alcalóideach (the effects of alkaloids).
Why does alcalóideach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-alcalóideach (the alkaloid), a halcalóideach (her alkaloid), a n-alcalóideach (their alkaloid), na halcalóidigh (the alkaloids).
Is 'alcalóideach' also an adjective?
Yes, alcalóideach can be used as an adjective meaning 'alkaloidal', but as a noun it means 'an alkaloid'. Do not confuse it with alcaileach, which relates to alkalis.
