HeyRuaHow to say “glycine” in Irish
- Irish:
- glicín
- English:
- glycine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLIK-een” /ˈɟlʲɪciːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- glicín, an ghlicín (e.g. struchtúr an ghlicín, the structure of glycine)
What does “glicín” mean?
- glycine
- Glycine is the simplest amino acid, found in proteins and used by the body as a building block.Also: amino acid, aminoacetic acid.
“Glicín” with the article
Here is glicín after the article (an t-alt).
an glicín
the glycine
No change after an
“Glicín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glicín, the Irish word for glycine.
Is aimínaigéad simplí é glicín.
Glycine is a simple amino acid.
Tá an glicín le fáil i bpróitéiní.
Glycine is found in proteins.
Rinneamar staidéar ar fhoirmle an ghlicín inniu.
We studied the formula of glycine today.
Bíonn glicín i gcollaigin go flúirseach.
Glycine is plentiful in collagen.
Tá blas milis ar an nglicín.
Glycine has a sweet taste.
Cén ról atá ag glicín sa chorp?
What role does glycine play in the body?
Tógann an corp glicín as aimínaigéid eile.
The body makes glycine from other amino acids.
Other nouns in Irish
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Glycine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glycine?
The Irish for glycine is glicín (pronounced “GLIK-een”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce glicín in Irish?
Glicín is said like “GLIK-een” (IPA /ˈɟlʲɪciːnʲ/).
Does glicín have a plural?
No plural form is given for glicín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does glicín change to ghlicín or nglicín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glicín becomes mo ghlicín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglicín (eclipsis).
Is glicín a common word in Irish?
No, glicín is a technical term used in chemistry and biology, mainly in textbooks and scientific writing about aimínaigéid (amino acids).
