HeyRuaHow to say “proteinase” in Irish
- Irish:
- próitéanáis
- English:
- proteinase
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PROH-tyan-aash” /ˈpˠɾˠoːtʲanˠaːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- próitéanáise, na próitéanáise (e.g. gníomhaíocht na próitéanáise, the activity of the proteinase)
What does “próitéanáis” mean?
- proteinase
- An enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller parts.Also: protease, protein-digesting enzyme.
“Próitéanáis” with the article
Here is próitéanáis after the article (an t-alt).
an phróitéanáis
the proteinase
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Próitéanáis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using próitéanáis, the Irish word for proteinase.
Is einsím í próitéanáis.
Proteinase is an enzyme.
Briseann an phróitéanáis próitéiní síos.
The proteinase breaks proteins down.
Tomhaiseadh gníomhaíocht na próitéanáise sa tsaotharlann.
The activity of the proteinase was measured in the laboratory.
Tá próitéanáis i sú an bhoilg.
There is proteinase in the stomach juices.
Chuir an t-eolaí próitéanáis leis an tuaslagán.
The scientist added proteinase to the solution.
Tá an phróitéanáis sa sampla seo an-ghníomhach.
The proteinase in this sample is very active.
Foghlaimímid faoi phróitéanáis sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We learn about proteinase in biology class.
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Proteinase in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for proteinase?
The Irish for proteinase is próitéanáis (pronounced “PROH-tyan-aash”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce próitéanáis in Irish?
Próitéanáis is said like “PROH-tyan-aash” (IPA /ˈpˠɾˠoːtʲanˠaːʃ/).
Does próitéanáis have a plural?
No plural form is given for próitéanáis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does próitéanáis change to phróitéanáis or bpróitéanáis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) próitéanáis becomes mo phróitéanáis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpróitéanáis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between próitéanáis and próitéin?
Próitéin is a protein, while próitéanáis is an enzyme that breaks proteins down.
