HeyRuaHow to say “uracil” in Irish
- Irish:
- úraicil
- English:
- uracil
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-ruh-kil” /ˈuːɾˠəcɪlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- úraicile, na húraicile (e.g. struchtúr na húraicile, the structure of uracil)
What does “úraicil” mean?
- uracil
- A base found in RNA that pairs with adenine, taking the place that thymine has in DNA.Also: nucleobase, rna base, pyrimidine base.
“Úraicil” with the article
Here is úraicil after the article (an t-alt).
an úraicil
the uracil
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Úraicil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using úraicil, the Irish word for uracil.
Is bonn pirimidín í úraicil.
Uracil is a pyrimidine base.
Faightear úraicil in RNA ach ní in DNA.
Uracil is found in RNA but not in DNA.
Péireálann an úraicil le haidéinín.
Uracil pairs with adenine.
Tá tímín in DNA in áit na húraicile.
DNA has thymine in place of uracil.
Mhínigh an múinteoir ról na húraicile sa rang.
The teacher explained the role of uracil in class.
Tá úraicil ar cheann de cheithre bhonn RNA.
Uracil is one of the four bases of RNA.
Scríobh an litir U don úraicil sa léaráid.
Write the letter U for uracil in the diagram.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Uracil in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uracil?
The Irish for uracil is úraicil (pronounced “OO-ruh-kil”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce úraicil in Irish?
Úraicil is said like “OO-ruh-kil” (IPA /ˈuːɾˠəcɪlʲ/).
Does úraicil have a plural?
No plural form is given for úraicil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does úraicil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an úraicil (the uracil), a húraicil (her uracil), a n-úraicil (their uracil).
How is úraicil different from tímín?
Úraicil (uracil) occurs in RNA, while tímín (thymine) takes its place in DNA; both pair with aidéinín.
