HeyRuaHow to say “protease” in Irish
- Irish:
- próitéáis
- English:
- protease
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAW-ich-aysh” /ˈpɾˠoːtʲeːʃ/
- Plural:
- próitéáisí (proteases)
- Genitive singular:
- próitéáise, na próitéáise (e.g. gníomhaíocht na próitéáise, the activity of the protease)
- Genitive plural:
- próitéáisí, na bpróitéáisí (e.g. feidhm na bpróitéáisí, the function of the proteases)
What does “próitéáis” mean?
- protease
- An enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller parts.Also: proteinase, proteolytic enzyme, enzyme.
“Próitéáis” with the article
The plural of protease in Irish is próitéáisí. Here is próitéáis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Próitéáis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using próitéáis, the Irish word for protease.
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Protease in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for protease?
The Irish for protease is próitéáis (pronounced “PRAW-ich-aysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is próitéáisí.
How do you pronounce próitéáis in Irish?
Próitéáis is said like “PRAW-ich-aysh” (IPA /ˈpɾˠoːtʲeːʃ/).
What is the plural of protease in Irish?
The plural of próitéáis is próitéáisí; with the article, na próitéáisí means “the proteases”. The genitive plural is próitéáisí, as in feidhm na bpróitéáisí (the function of the proteases).
Why does próitéáis change to phróitéáis or bpróitéáis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) próitéáis becomes mo phróitéáis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpróitéáis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'próitéáis' and 'próitéin'?
'Próitéin' is a protein, while 'próitéáis' is the enzyme that breaks proteins down.
