HeyRuaHow to say “lecithin” in Irish
- Irish:
- leicitin
- English:
- lecithin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEK-ih-tin” /ˈlʲɛcɪtʲɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leicitiní (lecithins)
- Genitive singular:
- leicitine, na leicitine (e.g. foinse leicitine, a source of lecithin)
- Genitive plural:
- leicitiní, na leicitiní (e.g. cineálacha na leicitiní, the types of the lecithins)
What does “leicitin” mean?
- lecithin
- A fatty substance found in egg yolk, soya beans and body tissues, often used as an emulsifier in food.Also: emulsifier, phospholipid.
“Leicitin” with the article
The plural of lecithin in Irish is leicitiní. Here is leicitin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leicitin
the lecithin
No change after an
na leicitiní
the lecithins
Plural: no change after na
“Leicitin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leicitin, the Irish word for lecithin.
Is eiblitheoir í leicitin.
Lecithin is an emulsifier.
Tá leicitin i mbuíocán uibhe.
There is lecithin in egg yolk.
Úsáidtear an leicitin i seacláid.
Lecithin is used in chocolate.
Is foinse mhaith leicitine í an phónaire soighe.
The soya bean is a good source of lecithin.
Tá leicitiní éagsúla le fáil sa siopa.
Various lecithins are available in the shop.
Cheannaigh sí leicitin sa siopa sláinte.
She bought lecithin in the health shop.
Tá an leicitin sna cealla coirp.
Lecithin is in the body's cells.
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Lecithin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lecithin?
The Irish for lecithin is leicitin (pronounced “LEK-ih-tin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leicitiní.
How do you pronounce leicitin in Irish?
Leicitin is said like “LEK-ih-tin” (IPA /ˈlʲɛcɪtʲɪnʲ/).
What is the plural of lecithin in Irish?
The plural of leicitin is leicitiní; with the article, na leicitiní means “the lecithins”. The genitive plural is leicitiní, as in cineálacha na leicitiní (the types of the lecithins).
Where would I see the word 'leicitin'?
Mainly on food labels and in science or nutrition texts, for example 'leicitin soighe' for soya lecithin.
