HeyRuaHow to say “catalyst” in Irish
- Irish:
- catalaíoch
- English:
- catalyst
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-uh-lee-ukh” /ˈkat̪ˠəlˠiːəx/
- Plural:
- catalaígh (catalysts)
- Genitive singular:
- catalaígh, an chatalaígh (e.g. éifeacht an chatalaígh, the effect of the catalyst)
- Genitive plural:
- catalaíoch, na gcatalaíoch (e.g. úsáid na gcatalaíoch, the use of the catalysts)
What does “catalaíoch” mean?
- catalyst
- A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without itself being used up.Also: catalytic agent, catalysing agent.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Catalaíoch” with the article
The plural of catalyst in Irish is catalaígh. Here is catalaíoch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Catalaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using catalaíoch, the Irish word for catalyst.
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Catalyst in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for catalyst?
The Irish for catalyst is catalaíoch (pronounced “KAT-uh-lee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is catalaígh.
How do you pronounce catalaíoch in Irish?
Catalaíoch is said like “KAT-uh-lee-ukh” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠəlˠiːəx/).
What is the plural of catalyst in Irish?
The plural of catalaíoch is catalaígh; with the article, na catalaígh means “the catalysts”. The genitive plural is catalaíoch, as in úsáid na gcatalaíoch (the use of the catalysts).
Does catalaíoch have more than one meaning?
Catalaíoch also has its own entry as an adjective meaning catalytic.
Why does catalaíoch change to chatalaíoch or gcatalaíoch?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) catalaíoch becomes mo chatalaíoch (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcatalaíoch (eclipsis).
Can 'catalaíoch' be used figuratively, like English 'catalyst'?
It is mainly a chemistry term; for a person or event that triggers change, Irish often prefers phrasing such as 'ba é sin ba chúis leis'.
