HeyRuaHow to say “chitin” in Irish
- Irish:
- citin
- English:
- chitin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIT-in” /ˈcɪtʲɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- citine, na citine (e.g. struchtúr na citine, the structure of chitin)
What does “citin” mean?
- chitin
- A tough natural substance that forms the hard outer shell of insects, crabs and similar creatures, and the cell walls of fungi.Also: exoskeleton material, insect shell substance.
“Citin” with the article
Here is citin after the article (an t-alt).
an chitin
the chitin
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Citin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using citin, the Irish word for chitin.
Is substaint chrua í citin.
Chitin is a hard substance.
Tá blaosc an phortáin déanta as citin.
The crab's shell is made of chitin.
Faightear an chitin i mblaosc na bhfeithidí.
Chitin is found in the shells of insects.
Tá ballaí cille na bhfungas lán de chitin.
The cell walls of fungi are full of chitin.
Rinne an t-eolaí staidéar ar airíonna na citine.
The scientist studied the properties of chitin.
Is polaisiúicríd í an chitin.
Chitin is a polysaccharide.
Cosnaíonn an chitin corp na feithide.
Chitin protects the insect's body.
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Chitin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chitin?
The Irish for chitin is citin (pronounced “KIT-in”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce citin in Irish?
Citin is said like “KIT-in” (IPA /ˈcɪtʲɪnʲ/).
Does citin have a plural?
No plural form is given for citin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does citin change to chitin or gcitin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) citin becomes mo chitin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcitin (eclipsis).
Is 'citin' related to 'cistin' (kitchen)?
No. 'Citin' is the scientific term for chitin, while 'cistin' means kitchen; take care not to confuse the spellings.
