HeyRuaHow to say “amine” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimín
- English:
- amine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-een” /ˈamʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- aimíní (amines)
- Genitive singular:
- aimín, an aimín (e.g. struchtúr an aimín, the structure of the amine)
- Genitive plural:
- aimíní, na n-aimíní (e.g. airíonna na n-aimíní, the properties of the amines)
What does “aimín” mean?
- amine
- An organic chemical compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms with carbon groups.Also: amino compound, organic base.
“Aimín” with the article
The plural of amine in Irish is aimíní. Here is aimín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aimín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimín, the Irish word for amine.
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Amine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amine?
The Irish for amine is aimín (pronounced “AM-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aimíní.
How do you pronounce aimín in Irish?
Aimín is said like “AM-een” (IPA /ˈamʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of amine in Irish?
The plural of aimín is aimíní; with the article, na haimíní means “the amines”. The genitive plural is aimíní, as in airíonna na n-aimíní (the properties of the amines).
Why does aimín sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aimín (the amine), a haimín (her amine), a n-aimín (their amine), na haimíní (the amines).
How do I say 'amino acid' in Irish?
An amino acid is 'aimínaigéad', a compound built on 'aimín' and 'aigéad' (acid).
