HeyRuaHow to say “thiamine” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiaimín
- English:
- thiamine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TEE-uh-meen” /ˈtʲiəmʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tiaimín, an tiaimín (e.g. easpa tiaimín, thiamine deficiency)
What does “tiaimín” mean?
- thiamine
- Thiamine is vitamin B1, a vitamin the body needs to turn food into energy.Also: thiamin, vitamin b1, aneurin.
“Tiaimín” with the article
Here is tiaimín after the article (an t-alt).
an tiaimín
the thiamine
No change after an
“Tiaimín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiaimín, the Irish word for thiamine.
Is vitimín B1 é tiaimín.
Thiamine is vitamin B1.
Tá tiaimín le fáil i ngrán iomlán.
Thiamine is found in whole grains.
Cabhraíonn an tiaimín leis an gcorp fuinneamh a dhéanamh.
Thiamine helps the body make energy.
Is cúis le béiribéirí easpa tiaimín.
A lack of thiamine causes beriberi.
Thug an dochtúir tiaimín breise dó.
The doctor gave him extra thiamine.
Tá go leor tiaimín sa mhuiceoil.
There is plenty of thiamine in pork.
Cailltear cuid den tiaimín nuair a bhruitear bia.
Some of the thiamine is lost when food is boiled.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Thiamine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thiamine?
The Irish for thiamine is tiaimín (pronounced “TEE-uh-meen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tiaimín in Irish?
Tiaimín is said like “TEE-uh-meen” (IPA /ˈtʲiəmʲiːnʲ/).
Does tiaimín have a plural?
No plural form is given for tiaimín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tiaimín change to thiaimín or dtiaimín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiaimín becomes mo thiaimín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiaimín (eclipsis).
Is there another name for tiaimín in Irish?
Yes, it is also called vitimín B1, just as in English thiamine is called vitamin B1.
