HeyRuaHow to say “lipid” in Irish
- Irish:
- lipid
- English:
- lipid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIP-id” /ˈlʲɪpʲɪdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lipide, na lipide (e.g. leibhéal lipide, lipid level)
What does “lipid” mean?
- lipid
- Any of a group of fatty or oily organic substances, such as fats and oils, that do not dissolve in water.Also: fat, fatty substance.
“Lipid” with the article
Here is lipid after the article (an t-alt).
an lipid
the lipid
No change after an
“Lipid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lipid, the Irish word for lipid.
Is cineál saille í lipid.
A lipid is a kind of fat.
Ní thuaslagann lipid in uisce.
A lipid does not dissolve in water.
Tá an lipid seo le fáil san ola olóige.
This lipid is found in olive oil.
Thomhais an dochtúir leibhéal lipide i mo chuid fola.
The doctor measured the lipid level in my blood.
Bíonn lipid i mballa gach cille.
There is lipid in the wall of every cell.
Stórálann an corp fuinneamh mar lipid.
The body stores energy as lipid.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an lipid sa tsaotharlann.
We studied the lipid in the laboratory.
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Lipid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lipid?
The Irish for lipid is lipid (pronounced “LIP-id”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce lipid in Irish?
Lipid is said like “LIP-id” (IPA /ˈlʲɪpʲɪdʲ/).
Does lipid have a plural?
No plural form is given for lipid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'lipid' the same as 'saill'?
Not quite: 'saill' is fat in the everyday sense, while 'lipid' is the scientific term for the wider class of fats, oils and waxes.
