HeyRuaHow to say “calcium” in Irish
- Irish:
- cailciam
- English:
- calcium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-kee-um” /ˈkalʲcəmˠ/
- Plural:
- cailciamaí (calciums)
- Genitive singular:
- cailciam, an chailciam (e.g. easpa cailciam, calcium deficiency)
- Genitive plural:
- cailciamaí, na gcailciamaí (e.g. comhdhúile na gcailciamaí, the calcium compounds)
What does “cailciam” mean?
- calcium
- A soft white metallic chemical element found in bones, teeth, milk and chalk.Also: ca, calcium element.
“Cailciam” with the article
The plural of calcium in Irish is cailciamaí. Here is cailciam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cailciam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cailciam, the Irish word for calcium.
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Calcium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for calcium?
The Irish for calcium is cailciam (pronounced “KAL-kee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cailciamaí.
How do you pronounce cailciam in Irish?
Cailciam is said like “KAL-kee-um” (IPA /ˈkalʲcəmˠ/).
What is the plural of calcium in Irish?
The plural of cailciam is cailciamaí; with the article, na cailciamaí means “the calciums”. The genitive plural is cailciamaí, as in comhdhúile na gcailciamaí (the calcium compounds).
Why does cailciam change to chailciam or gcailciam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cailciam becomes mo chailciam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcailciam (eclipsis).
Is 'cailciam' related to 'cailc'?
Yes, 'cailc' means chalk, and 'cailciam' is the element calcium, which chalk contains as calcium carbonate.
