HeyRuaHow to say “catabolism” in Irish
- Irish:
- catabalacht
- English:
- catabolism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-uh-buh-lukht” /ˈkat̪ˠəbˠəl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- catabalachta, na catabalachta (e.g. próiseas na catabalachta, the process of catabolism)
What does “catabalacht” mean?
- catabolism
- In biology, the breaking down of complex substances in the body into simpler ones, releasing energy.Also: catabolic metabolism, breakdown of molecules.
“Catabalacht” with the article
Here is catabalacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Catabalacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using catabalacht, the Irish word for catabolism.
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Catabolism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for catabolism?
The Irish for catabolism is catabalacht (pronounced “KAT-uh-buh-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce catabalacht in Irish?
Catabalacht is said like “KAT-uh-buh-lukht” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠəbˠəl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does catabalacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for catabalacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does catabalacht change to chatabalacht or gcatabalacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) catabalacht becomes mo chatabalacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcatabalacht (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of catabalacht?
The opposite is anabalacht (anabolism), the building up of complex substances; together they make up meitibileacht (metabolism).
