HeyRuaHow to say “protein” in Irish
- Irish:
- próitéin
- English:
- protein
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PROH-tyayn” /pˠɾˠoːtʲeːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- próitéine, na próitéine (e.g. foinse próitéine, source of protein)
What does “próitéin” mean?
- protein
- A substance found in foods such as meat, eggs and beans that the body needs to grow and repair itself.Also: dietary protein, nutrient.
“Próitéin” with the article
Here is próitéin after the article (an t-alt).
an phróitéin
the protein
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Próitéin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using próitéin, the Irish word for protein.
Tá próitéin le fáil in uibheacha agus i bhfeoil.
Protein is found in eggs and meat.
Teastaíonn próitéin ón gcorp chun fás.
The body needs protein to grow.
Is foinse mhaith próitéine iad pónairí.
Beans are a good source of protein.
Níl go leor próitéine i do bhia.
There isn't enough protein in your food.
Ólann sé deoch phróitéine tar éis an spóirt.
He drinks a protein shake after sport.
Is cuid thábhachtach den aiste bia í an phróitéin.
Protein is an important part of the diet.
Cé mhéad próitéine atá sa bhéile seo?
How much protein is in this meal?
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Protein in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for protein?
The Irish for protein is próitéin (pronounced “PROH-tyayn”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce próitéin in Irish?
Próitéin is said like “PROH-tyayn” (IPA /pˠɾˠoːtʲeːnʲ/).
Does próitéin have a plural?
No plural form is given for próitéin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does próitéin change to phróitéin or bpróitéin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) próitéin becomes mo phróitéin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpróitéin (eclipsis).
How do I say 'high in protein' in Irish?
You can say 'saibhir i bpróitéin' or 'ard i bpróitéin', for example 'bia atá saibhir i bpróitéin'.
