HeyRuaHow to say “crystal structure” in Irish
- Irish:
- criostalstruchtúr
- English:
- crystal structure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIS-tul-struk-toor” /ˈkɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠəl̪ˠˌsˠt̪ˠɾˠʊxt̪ˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- criostalstruchtúir (crystal structures)
- Genitive singular:
- criostalstruchtúir, an chriostalstruchtúir (e.g. anailís an chriostalstruchtúir, analysis of the crystal structure)
- Genitive plural:
- criostalstruchtúr, na gcriostalstruchtúr (e.g. staidéar na gcriostalstruchtúr, the study of crystal structures)
What does “criostalstruchtúr” mean?
- crystal structure
- The regular, repeating arrangement of atoms, ions or molecules in a crystal.Also: crystalline structure, crystal lattice structure.
“Criostalstruchtúr” with the article
The plural of crystal structure in Irish is criostalstruchtúir. Here is criostalstruchtúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Criostalstruchtúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using criostalstruchtúr, the Irish word for crystal structure.
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Crystal structure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crystal structure?
The Irish for crystal structure is criostalstruchtúr (pronounced “KRIS-tul-struk-toor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is criostalstruchtúir.
How do you pronounce criostalstruchtúr in Irish?
Criostalstruchtúr is said like “KRIS-tul-struk-toor” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠəl̪ˠˌsˠt̪ˠɾˠʊxt̪ˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of crystal structure in Irish?
The plural of criostalstruchtúr is criostalstruchtúir; with the article, na criostalstruchtúir means “the crystal structures”. The genitive plural is criostalstruchtúr, as in staidéar na gcriostalstruchtúr (the study of crystal structures).
Why does criostalstruchtúr change to chriostalstruchtúr or gcriostalstruchtúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) criostalstruchtúr becomes mo chriostalstruchtúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcriostalstruchtúr (eclipsis).
How is 'criostalstruchtúr' formed?
It is a compound of 'criostal' (crystal) and 'struchtúr' (structure), and it declines like 'struchtúr', with genitive 'criostalstruchtúir'.
