HeyRuaHow to say “calcite” in Irish
- Irish:
- cailcít
- English:
- calcite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-keetch” /ˈkalʲciːtʲ/
- Plural:
- cailcítí (calcites)
- Genitive singular:
- cailcíte, na cailcíte (e.g. criostail chailcíte, crystals of calcite)
- Genitive plural:
- cailcítí, na gcailcítí (e.g. cineálacha na gcailcítí, the types of the calcites)
What does “cailcít” mean?
- calcite
- Calcite is a common mineral made of calcium carbonate, found in limestone, chalk and marble.Also: calcium carbonate mineral, calc-spar.
“Cailcít” with the article
The plural of calcite in Irish is cailcítí. Here is cailcít after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cailcít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cailcít, the Irish word for calcite.
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Calcite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for calcite?
The Irish for calcite is cailcít (pronounced “KAL-keetch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cailcítí.
How do you pronounce cailcít in Irish?
Cailcít is said like “KAL-keetch” (IPA /ˈkalʲciːtʲ/).
What is the plural of calcite in Irish?
The plural of cailcít is cailcítí; with the article, na cailcítí means “the calcites”. The genitive plural is cailcítí, as in cineálacha na gcailcítí (the types of the calcites).
Why does cailcít change to chailcít or gcailcít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cailcít becomes mo chailcít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcailcít (eclipsis).
How is cailcít different from cailc?
Cailc means chalk, a soft rock, while cailcít is calcite, the mineral that chalk and limestone are largely made of.
