HeyRuaHow to say “nitrite” in Irish
- Irish:
- nítrít
- English:
- nitrite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NEE-treech” /ˈnʲiːtʲɾʲiːtʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- nítrítí (nitrites)
- Genitive singular:
- nítríte, na nítríte (e.g. leibhéal na nítríte, the level of nitrite)
- Genitive plural:
- nítrítí, na nítrítí (e.g. úsáid na nítrítí, the use of the nitrites)
What does “nítrít” mean?
- nitrite
- A chemical compound or salt containing the nitrite ion, made of nitrogen and oxygen, used for example in curing meat.Also: nitrite salt, sodium nitrite.
“Nítrít” with the article
The plural of nitrite in Irish is nítrítí. Here is nítrít after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an nítrít
the nitrite
No change after an
na nítrítí
the nitrites
Plural: no change after na
“Nítrít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nítrít, the Irish word for nitrite.
Is comhdhúil cheimiceach í nítrít.
Nitrite is a chemical compound.
Cuirtear nítrítí le bagún chun é a leasú.
Nitrites are added to bacon to cure it.
Bhí an iomarca nítríte san uisce.
There was too much nitrite in the water.
Thomhais an t-eolaí an nítrít sa sampla.
The scientist measured the nitrite in the sample.
Tá nítrít i bhfeoil phróiseáilte go minic.
Processed meat often contains nitrite.
Is féidir leis na nítrítí a bheith dainséarach.
Nitrites can be dangerous.
D'ardaigh leibhéal na nítríte san uisceadán.
The nitrite level rose in the aquarium.
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Nitrite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nitrite?
The Irish for nitrite is nítrít (pronounced “NEE-treech”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is nítrítí.
How do you pronounce nítrít in Irish?
Nítrít is said like “NEE-treech” (IPA /ˈnʲiːtʲɾʲiːtʲ/).
What is the plural of nitrite in Irish?
The plural of nítrít is nítrítí; with the article, na nítrítí means “the nitrites”. The genitive plural is nítrítí, as in úsáid na nítrítí (the use of the nitrites).
What is the difference between nítrít and nítráit?
Nítrít is nitrite, with less oxygen, while nítráit is nitrate; the two are easily confused, just as in English.
