HeyRuaHow to say “nicotine” in Irish
- Irish:
- nicitín
- English:
- nicotine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NIK-it-yeen” /ˈnʲɪkʲɪtʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- nicitín, an nicitín (e.g. leibhéal an nicitín, the level of nicotine)
What does “nicitín” mean?
- nicotine
- The addictive chemical substance found in tobacco.Also: tobacco chemical, nicotine addiction.
“Nicitín” with the article
Here is nicitín after the article (an t-alt).
an nicitín
the nicotine
No change after an
“Nicitín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nicitín, the Irish word for nicotine.
Tá nicitín i dtobac.
There is nicotine in tobacco.
Is druga andúilach é an nicitín.
Nicotine is an addictive drug.
Bhí andúil aige sa nicitín le blianta.
He was addicted to nicotine for years.
Úsáideann sí paistí nicitín chun éirí as.
She uses nicotine patches to quit.
Tá an iomarca nicitín sna toitíní sin.
There is too much nicotine in those cigarettes.
Bhí smál nicitín ar a mhéara.
There was a nicotine stain on his fingers.
Ní raibh nicitín ar bith sa leacht sin.
There was no nicotine in that liquid.
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Nicotine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nicotine?
The Irish for nicotine is nicitín (pronounced “NIK-it-yeen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce nicitín in Irish?
Nicitín is said like “NIK-it-yeen” (IPA /ˈnʲɪkʲɪtʲiːnʲ/).
Does nicitín have a plural?
No plural form is given for nicitín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'nicotine addiction' in Irish?
You can say 'andúil i nicitín' or 'andúil sa nicitín', for example 'Tá andúil aige i nicitín'.
