HeyRuaHow to say “catalysing” in Irish
- Irish:
- catalú
- English:
- catalysing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- catalaigh, to catalyse (ag catalú, catalysing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-uh-loo” /ˈkat̪ˠəl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- catalaithe, an chatalaithe (e.g. obair chatalaithe, catalysing work)
What does “catalú” mean?
- catalysing
- The act of catalysing a chemical reaction; the verbal noun of the verb catalaigh.Also: catalysis.
“Catalú” as a verbal noun
After ag, catalú means catalysing: it is the verbal noun of the verb catalaigh (to catalyse). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Catalú” with the article
Here is catalú after the article (an t-alt).
“Catalú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using catalú, the Irish word for catalysing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Catalysing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for catalysing?
The Irish for catalysing is catalú (pronounced “KAT-uh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce catalú in Irish?
Catalú is said like “KAT-uh-loo” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠəl̪ˠuː/).
Does catalú have a plural?
No plural form is given for catalú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does catalú change to chatalú or gcatalú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) catalú becomes mo chatalú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcatalú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between catalú and catalóg?
Catalóg is the catalogue itself, while catalú is the act of cataloguing, the verbal noun of catalaigh.
