HeyRuaHow to say “carbohydrate” in Irish
- Irish:
- carbaihiodráit
- English:
- carbohydrate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-uh-bee-uh-drawt” /ˈkaɾˠəbˠiˌhɪd̪ˠɾˠaːtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- carbaihiodráite, na carbaihiodráite (e.g. foinse carbaihiodráite, source of carbohydrate)
What does “carbaihiodráit” mean?
- carbohydrate
- A compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, such as sugar or starch, found in food and used by the body for energy.Also: carbs, starch, sugar.
“Carbaihiodráit” with the article
Here is carbaihiodráit after the article (an t-alt).
“Carbaihiodráit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carbaihiodráit, the Irish word for carbohydrate.
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Carbohydrate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carbohydrate?
The Irish for carbohydrate is carbaihiodráit (pronounced “KAR-uh-bee-uh-drawt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce carbaihiodráit in Irish?
Carbaihiodráit is said like “KAR-uh-bee-uh-drawt” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠəbˠiˌhɪd̪ˠɾˠaːtʲ/).
Does carbaihiodráit have a plural?
No plural form is given for carbaihiodráit in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does carbaihiodráit change to charbaihiodráit or gcarbaihiodráit?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carbaihiodráit becomes mo charbaihiodráit (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarbaihiodráit (eclipsis).
How do I say 'carbs' informally in Irish?
There is no common short form; speakers use 'carbaihiodráití' loosely or simply 'carbaihiodráit'. In everyday talk 'stáirse' (starch) is also used for starchy foods.
