HeyRuaHow to say “photosynthesis” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótaisintéis
- English:
- photosynthesis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-shin-tyay-sh” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəʃɪnʲˌtʲeːʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- fótaisintéise, na fótaisintéise (e.g. próiseas na fótaisintéise, the process of photosynthesis)
What does “fótaisintéis” mean?
- photosynthesis
- The process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.Also: plant food production, light synthesis.
“Fótaisintéis” with the article
Here is fótaisintéis after the article (an t-alt).
“Fótaisintéis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótaisintéis, the Irish word for photosynthesis.
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Photosynthesis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photosynthesis?
The Irish for photosynthesis is fótaisintéis (pronounced “FOH-tuh-shin-tyay-sh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fótaisintéis in Irish?
Fótaisintéis is said like “FOH-tuh-shin-tyay-sh” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəʃɪnʲˌtʲeːʃ/).
Does fótaisintéis have a plural?
No plural form is given for fótaisintéis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fótaisintéis change to fhótaisintéis or bhfótaisintéis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótaisintéis becomes m'fhótaisintéis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótaisintéis (eclipsis).
Why does 'fótaisintéis' become 'fhótaisintéis' after the article?
It is a feminine noun, so the article lenites it: 'an fhótaisintéis', though in the genitive the article does not lenite: 'na fótaisintéise'.
