HeyRuaHow to say “amide” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimíd
- English:
- amide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-eed” /ˈamʲiːdʲ/
- Plural:
- aimídí (amides)
- Genitive singular:
- aimíde, na haimíde (e.g. foirmle na haimíde, the formula of the amide)
- Genitive plural:
- aimídí, na n-aimídí (e.g. airíonna na n-aimídí, the properties of the amides)
What does “aimíd” mean?
- amide
- A chemical compound derived from ammonia or an amine, in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by an acyl group or a metal.Also: amide compound, organic amide.
“Aimíd” with the article
The plural of amide in Irish is aimídí. Here is aimíd after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aimíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimíd, the Irish word for amide.
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Amide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amide?
The Irish for amide is aimíd (pronounced “AM-eed”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aimídí.
How do you pronounce aimíd in Irish?
Aimíd is said like “AM-eed” (IPA /ˈamʲiːdʲ/).
What is the plural of amide in Irish?
The plural of aimíd is aimídí; with the article, na haimídí means “the amides”. The genitive plural is aimídí, as in airíonna na n-aimídí (the properties of the amides).
Why does aimíd sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aimíd (the amide), a haimíd (her amide), a n-aimíd (their amide), na haimídí (the amides).
What is the difference between aimíd and aimín?
Aimíd is an amide, containing a carbonyl group bonded to nitrogen, while aimín is an amine, derived from ammonia without the carbonyl group.
