HeyRuaHow to say “amino group” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimínghrúpa
- English:
- amino group
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-een-ghroo-puh” /ˈamʲiːnˌɣɾuːpə/
- Plural:
- aimínghrúpaí (amino groups)
- Genitive singular:
- aimínghrúpa, an aimínghrúpa (e.g. struchtúr an aimínghrúpa, structure of the amino group)
- Genitive plural:
- aimínghrúpaí, na n-aimínghrúpaí (e.g. líon na n-aimínghrúpaí, number of the amino groups)
What does “aimínghrúpa” mean?
- amino group
- In chemistry, a group of atoms made of one nitrogen atom joined to hydrogen atoms (NH2), found in amino acids and amines.Also: amine group, nh2 group.
“Aimínghrúpa” with the article
The plural of amino group in Irish is aimínghrúpaí. Here is aimínghrúpa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aimínghrúpa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimínghrúpa, the Irish word for amino group.
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Amino group in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amino group?
The Irish for amino group is aimínghrúpa (pronounced “AM-een-ghroo-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aimínghrúpaí.
How do you pronounce aimínghrúpa in Irish?
Aimínghrúpa is said like “AM-een-ghroo-puh” (IPA /ˈamʲiːnˌɣɾuːpə/).
What is the plural of amino group in Irish?
The plural of aimínghrúpa is aimínghrúpaí; with the article, na haimínghrúpaí means “the amino groups”. The genitive plural is aimínghrúpaí, as in líon na n-aimínghrúpaí (number of the amino groups).
Why does aimínghrúpa sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aimínghrúpa (the amino group), a haimínghrúpa (her amino group), a n-aimínghrúpa (their amino group), na haimínghrúpaí (the amino groups).
How is 'aimínghrúpa' related to 'aimínaigéad'?
An aimínaigéad (amino acid) always contains an aimínghrúpa (amino group) together with a carboxyl group.
