HeyRuaHow to say “biophysics” in Irish
- Irish:
- bithfhisic
- English:
- biophysics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BIH-ish-ik” /ˈbʲɪhɪʃɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bithfhisice, na bithfhisice (e.g. léachtóir bithfhisice, lecturer in biophysics)
What does “bithfhisic” mean?
- biophysics
- The science that uses the methods and laws of physics to study living things.Also: biological physics.
“Bithfhisic” with the article
Here is bithfhisic after the article (an t-alt).
an bhithfhisic
the biophysics
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Bithfhisic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bithfhisic, the Irish word for biophysics.
Tá suim mhór agam sa bhithfhisic.
I'm very interested in biophysics.
Is brainse den eolaíocht í an bhithfhisic.
Biophysics is a branch of science.
Rinne sí céim i mbithfhisic san ollscoil.
She did a degree in biophysics at university.
Tá roinn bhithfhisice nua sa choláiste.
There is a new biophysics department in the college.
Úsáideann an bhithfhisic modhanna na fisice.
Biophysics uses the methods of physics.
Bhí léacht faoin mbithfhisic ann inné.
There was a lecture on biophysics yesterday.
Is ollamh le bithfhisic é a hathair.
Her father is a professor of biophysics.
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Biophysics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for biophysics?
The Irish for biophysics is bithfhisic (pronounced “BIH-ish-ik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bithfhisic in Irish?
Bithfhisic is said like “BIH-ish-ik” (IPA /ˈbʲɪhɪʃɪc/).
Does bithfhisic have a plural?
No plural form is given for bithfhisic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bithfhisic change to bhithfhisic or mbithfhisic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bithfhisic becomes mo bhithfhisic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbithfhisic (eclipsis).
How is 'bithfhisic' formed?
It combines the prefix 'bith-' (life) with 'fisic' (physics), with lenition of f, just as 'bithcheimic' means biochemistry.
