HeyRuaHow to say “biochemistry” in Irish
- Irish:
- bithcheimic
- English:
- biochemistry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIH-khem-ik” /ˈbʲɪˌçɛmʲɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bithcheimice, na bithcheimice (e.g. roinn na bithcheimice, the biochemistry department)
What does “bithcheimic” mean?
- biochemistry
- The science that studies the chemical processes and substances in living things.Also: biological chemistry.
“Bithcheimic” with the article
Here is bithcheimic after the article (an t-alt).
an bhithcheimic
the biochemistry
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Bithcheimic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bithcheimic, the Irish word for biochemistry.
Tá bithcheimic á staidéar ag mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is studying biochemistry.
Is ábhar deacair í an bhithcheimic.
Biochemistry is a difficult subject.
Fuair sé céim sa bhithcheimic anuraidh.
He got a degree in biochemistry last year.
Is léachtóir le bithcheimic í.
She is a lecturer in biochemistry.
Tá suim mhór agam i mbithcheimic.
I have a great interest in biochemistry.
Cheannaigh mé téacsleabhar bithcheimice inné.
I bought a biochemistry textbook yesterday.
Bhí scrúdú bithcheimice againn ar maidin.
We had a biochemistry exam this morning.
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Biochemistry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for biochemistry?
The Irish for biochemistry is bithcheimic (pronounced “BIH-khem-ik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bithcheimic in Irish?
Bithcheimic is said like “BIH-khem-ik” (IPA /ˈbʲɪˌçɛmʲɪc/).
Does bithcheimic have a plural?
No plural form is given for bithcheimic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bithcheimic change to bhithcheimic or mbithcheimic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bithcheimic becomes mo bhithcheimic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbithcheimic (eclipsis).
How is 'bithcheimic' formed?
It combines the prefix 'bith-' (life, as in 'bitheolaíocht', biology) with 'ceimic' (chemistry), with lenition of the c.
