HeyRuaHow to say “conformation” in Irish
- Irish:
- conformáil
- English:
- conformation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KON-for-mawl” /ˈkɔnˠfˠɔɾˠmˠaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- conformálacha (conformations)
- Genitive singular:
- conformála, na conformála (e.g. anailís na conformála, analysis of the conformation)
- Genitive plural:
- conformálacha, na gconformálacha (e.g. anailís na gconformálacha, analysis of the conformations)
What does “conformáil” mean?
- conformation
- In chemistry, one of the different spatial shapes a molecule can take by rotation about its bonds.Also: molecular conformation, configuration, structure, shape.
“Conformáil” with the article
The plural of conformation in Irish is conformálacha. Here is conformáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Conformáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using conformáil, the Irish word for conformation.
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Conformation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conformation?
The Irish for conformation is conformáil (pronounced “KON-for-mawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is conformálacha.
How do you pronounce conformáil in Irish?
Conformáil is said like “KON-for-mawl” (IPA /ˈkɔnˠfˠɔɾˠmˠaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of conformation in Irish?
The plural of conformáil is conformálacha; with the article, na conformálacha means “the conformations”. The genitive plural is conformálacha, as in anailís na gconformálacha (analysis of the conformations).
Why does conformáil change to chonformáil or gconformáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) conformáil becomes mo chonformáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconformáil (eclipsis).
Does 'conformáil' mean conforming to rules?
No, in technical use 'conformáil' refers to conformation or structure; for conforming to rules use 'géilleadh' or 'cloí le rialacha'.
