HeyRuaHow to say “ester” in Irish
- Irish:
- eistear
- English:
- ester
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ESH-tchar” /ˈeʃtʲəɾ/
- Plural:
- eistir (esters)
- Genitive singular:
- eistir, an eistir (e.g. foirmle an eistir, formula of the ester)
- Genitive plural:
- eistear, na n-eistear (e.g. airíonna na n-eistear, the properties of the esters)
What does “eistear” mean?
- ester
- An ester is a chemical compound formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol, often with a fruity smell.Also: chemical ester, organic ester.
“Eistear” with the article
The plural of ester in Irish is eistir. Here is eistear after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eistear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eistear, the Irish word for ester.
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Ester in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ester?
The Irish for ester is eistear (pronounced “ESH-tchar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eistir.
How do you pronounce eistear in Irish?
Eistear is said like “ESH-tchar” (IPA /ˈeʃtʲəɾ/).
What is the plural of ester in Irish?
The plural of eistear is eistir; with the article, na heistir means “the esters”. The genitive plural is eistear, as in airíonna na n-eistear (the properties of the esters).
Why does eistear sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eistear (the ester), a heistear (her ester), a n-eistear (their ester), na heistir (the esters).
Is 'eistear' the same as 'éitear'?
No. 'Eistear' is an ester, while 'éitear' is an ether, a different type of organic compound.
