HeyRuaHow to say “biosynthesis” in Irish
- Irish:
- bithshintéis
- English:
- biosynthesis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIH-hin-tay-sh” /ˈbʲɪhiːnʲtʲeːʃ/
- Plural:
- bithshintéisí (biosyntheses)
- Genitive singular:
- bithshintéise, na bithshintéise (e.g. próiseas na bithshintéise, the process of biosynthesis)
- Genitive plural:
- bithshintéisí, na mbithshintéisí (e.g. staidéar ar bhithshintéisí, a study of biosyntheses)
What does “bithshintéis” mean?
- biosynthesis
- The production of complex chemical compounds by living organisms from simpler substances.Also: biological synthesis.
“Bithshintéis” with the article
The plural of biosynthesis in Irish is bithshintéisí. Here is bithshintéis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bithshintéis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bithshintéis, the Irish word for biosynthesis.
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Biosynthesis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for biosynthesis?
The Irish for biosynthesis is bithshintéis (pronounced “BIH-hin-tay-sh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is bithshintéisí.
How do you pronounce bithshintéis in Irish?
Bithshintéis is said like “BIH-hin-tay-sh” (IPA /ˈbʲɪhiːnʲtʲeːʃ/).
What is the plural of biosynthesis in Irish?
The plural of bithshintéis is bithshintéisí; with the article, na bithshintéisí means “the biosyntheses”. The genitive plural is bithshintéisí, as in staidéar ar bhithshintéisí (a study of biosyntheses).
Why does bithshintéis change to bhithshintéis or mbithshintéis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bithshintéis becomes mo bhithshintéis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbithshintéis (eclipsis).
How does 'bithshintéis' relate to 'fótaisintéis'?
'Bithshintéis' is the general building of compounds by living things, while 'fótaisintéis' (photosynthesis) is one specific kind using light.
