HeyRuaHow to say “chemistry” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceimic
- English:
- chemistry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEM-ik” /ˈcɛmʲɪc/
- Genitive singular:
- ceimice, na ceimice (e.g. múinteoir ceimice, chemistry teacher)
What does “ceimic” mean?
- chemistry
- The science that studies substances, what they are made of and how they react with each other.Also: chemical science.
“Ceimic” with the article
Here is ceimic after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceimic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceimic, the Irish word for chemistry.
Other nouns in Irish
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Chemistry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chemistry?
The Irish for chemistry is ceimic (pronounced “KEM-ik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ceimic in Irish?
Ceimic is said like “KEM-ik” (IPA /ˈcɛmʲɪc/).
Does ceimic have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceimic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceimic change to cheimic or gceimic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceimic becomes mo cheimic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceimic (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for 'a chemical' and 'a chemist'?
A chemical is 'ceimiceán' and a chemist (scientist) is 'ceimiceoir'; a pharmacist is 'poitigéir'.
How do I say 'chemistry' between people, as in attraction?
'Ceimic' is mainly the science; for attraction between people Irish usually uses other words such as 'tarraingt' or 'mealladh'.
