HeyRuaHow to say “phosphatase” in Irish
- Irish:
- fosfatáis
- English:
- phosphatase
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOS-fuh-taw-ish” /ˈfˠɔsˠfˠət̪ˠaːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fosfatáise, na fosfatáise (e.g. leibhéal na fosfatáise, the level of phosphatase)
What does “fosfatáis” mean?
- phosphatase
- An enzyme that removes phosphate groups from other molecules in the body.Also: enzyme, alkaline phosphatase.
“Fosfatáis” with the article
Here is fosfatáis after the article (an t-alt).
an fhosfatáis
the phosphatase
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fosfatáis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fosfatáis, the Irish word for phosphatase.
Is einsím í fosfatáis.
Phosphatase is an enzyme.
Tá an fhosfatáis le fáil san ae.
Phosphatase is found in the liver.
Thomhais an dochtúir leibhéal na fosfatáise.
The doctor measured the phosphatase level.
Bhí an iomarca fosfatáise ina chuid fola.
There was too much phosphatase in his blood.
Baineann fosfatáis grúpaí fosfáite ó mhóilíní.
Phosphatase removes phosphate groups from molecules.
Rinneadh tástáil ar an bhfosfatáis sa tsaotharlann.
The phosphatase was tested in the laboratory.
Ardaíonn galar cnámh an fhosfatáis uaireanta.
Bone disease sometimes raises the phosphatase level.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phosphatase in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phosphatase?
The Irish for phosphatase is fosfatáis (pronounced “FOS-fuh-taw-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fosfatáis in Irish?
Fosfatáis is said like “FOS-fuh-taw-ish” (IPA /ˈfˠɔsˠfˠət̪ˠaːʃ/).
Does fosfatáis have a plural?
No plural form is given for fosfatáis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fosfatáis change to fhosfatáis or bhfosfatáis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fosfatáis becomes m'fhosfatáis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfosfatáis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fosfatáis and fosfáit?
Fosfáit is phosphate, a chemical compound, while fosfatáis is phosphatase, the enzyme that acts on phosphates.
