HeyRuaHow to say “cyanide” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciainíd
- English:
- cyanide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-uh-neej” /ˈciənʲiːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ciainíde, na ciainíde (e.g. nimhiú ciainíde, cyanide poisoning)
What does “ciainíd” mean?
- cyanide
- A highly poisonous chemical compound containing carbon and nitrogen, such as potassium cyanide.Also: potassium cyanide, sodium cyanide, cyanide poison.
“Ciainíd” with the article
Here is ciainíd after the article (an t-alt).
an chiainíd
the cyanide
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Ciainíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciainíd, the Irish word for cyanide.
Is nimh mharfach í ciainíd.
Cyanide is a deadly poison.
Fuarthas ciainíd ina chuid fola.
Cyanide was found in his blood.
Úsáidtear an chiainíd i mianadóireacht óir.
Cyanide is used in gold mining.
Fuair sé bás de bharr nimhiú ciainíde.
He died of cyanide poisoning.
Tá boladh almóinní ar an gciainíd, deirtear.
Cyanide smells of almonds, they say.
Bhí méid beag ciainíde sa sampla uisce.
There was a small amount of cyanide in the water sample.
Coinnítear an chiainíd faoi ghlas sa tsaotharlann.
The cyanide is kept locked up in the laboratory.
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Cyanide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cyanide?
The Irish for cyanide is ciainíd (pronounced “KEE-uh-neej”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ciainíd in Irish?
Ciainíd is said like “KEE-uh-neej” (IPA /ˈciənʲiːdʲ/).
Does ciainíd have a plural?
No plural form is given for ciainíd in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ciainíd change to chiainíd or gciainíd?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciainíd becomes mo chiainíd (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciainíd (eclipsis).
What is the general Irish word for poison?
The general word is 'nimh'; 'ciainíd' is the specific chemical cyanide, and cyanide poisoning is 'nimhiú ciainíde'.
