HeyRuaHow to say “chlorophyll” in Irish
- Irish:
- clóraifill
- English:
- chlorophyll
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOH-ruh-fil” /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾˠəfʲɪlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clóraifille, na clóraifille (e.g. dath na clóraifille, the colour of chlorophyll)
What does “clóraifill” mean?
- chlorophyll
- The green pigment in plants that absorbs light and lets them make food by photosynthesis.Also: green pigment, plant pigment.
“Clóraifill” with the article
Here is clóraifill after the article (an t-alt).
an chlóraifill
the chlorophyll
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Clóraifill” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clóraifill, the Irish word for chlorophyll.
Tá clóraifill i nduilleoga glasa.
Green leaves contain chlorophyll.
Is í an chlóraifill a thugann a dath glas don fhéar.
Chlorophyll is what gives grass its green colour.
Ionsúnn an chlóraifill solas na gréine.
Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi chlóraifill sa rang eolaíochta inniu.
We learned about chlorophyll in science class today.
Tá ról lárnach ag clóraifill san fhótaisintéis.
Chlorophyll plays a central role in photosynthesis.
San fhómhar, briseann an chlóraifill síos sna duilleoga.
In autumn, the chlorophyll breaks down in the leaves.
Bíonn méid mór clóraifille i bplandaí glasa.
There is a large amount of chlorophyll in green plants.
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Chlorophyll in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chlorophyll?
The Irish for chlorophyll is clóraifill (pronounced “KLOH-ruh-fil”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce clóraifill in Irish?
Clóraifill is said like “KLOH-ruh-fil” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠoːɾˠəfʲɪlʲ/).
Does clóraifill have a plural?
No plural form is given for clóraifill in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clóraifill change to chlóraifill or gclóraifill?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clóraifill becomes mo chlóraifill (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclóraifill (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for photosynthesis, which chlorophyll makes possible?
Photosynthesis is 'fótaisintéis', and chlorophyll is 'clóraifill', e.g. 'Tá clóraifill riachtanach don fhótaisintéis'.
