HeyRuaHow to say “acetone” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicéatón
- English:
- acetone
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-ay-uh-tohn” /ˈakʲeːt̪ˠoːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aicéatóin, an aicéatóin (e.g. boladh an aicéatóin, the smell of the acetone)
What does “aicéatón” mean?
- acetone
- A colourless, strong-smelling liquid used as a solvent, for example in nail varnish remover.Also: propanone, nail varnish remover, solvent.
“Aicéatón” with the article
Here is aicéatón after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aicéatón
the acetone
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aicéatón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicéatón, the Irish word for acetone.
Is tuaslagóir láidir é aicéatón.
Acetone is a strong solvent.
Bhain sí an vearnais le haicéatón.
She removed the varnish with acetone.
Tá an t-aicéatón an-inlasta.
Acetone is highly flammable.
Bhí boladh láidir an aicéatóin sa seomra.
There was a strong smell of acetone in the room.
Coinnigh an t-aicéatón i gcófra dúnta.
Keep the acetone in a closed cupboard.
Tá aicéatón sa bhuidéal beag sin.
There is acetone in that small bottle.
Úsáidtear aicéatón sa tsaotharlann go minic.
Acetone is often used in the laboratory.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Acetone in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acetone?
The Irish for acetone is aicéatón (pronounced “AK-ay-uh-tohn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aicéatón in Irish?
Aicéatón is said like “AK-ay-uh-tohn” (IPA /ˈakʲeːt̪ˠoːnˠ/).
Does aicéatón have a plural?
No plural form is given for aicéatón in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aicéatón sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aicéatón (the acetone), a haicéatón (her acetone), a n-aicéatón (their acetone).
Is 'aicéatón' masculine or feminine?
It is masculine, so you say 'an t-aicéatón' with t- before the vowel.
