HeyRuaHow to say “aluminium” in Irish
- Irish:
- alúmanam
- English:
- aluminium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “uh-LOO-muh-nuhm” /əˈluːmənəm/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- alúmanaim, an alúmanaim (e.g. scragall alúmanaim, aluminium foil)
What does “alúmanam” mean?
- aluminium
- A light, silvery-white metal used to make cans, foil, window frames and aircraft parts.Also: aluminum, aluminium metal.
“Alúmanam” with the article
Here is alúmanam after the article (an t-alt).
an t-alúmanam
the aluminium
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Alúmanam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using alúmanam, the Irish word for aluminium.
Tá alúmanam éadrom agus láidir.
Aluminium is light and strong.
Déantar cannaí as alúmanam.
Cans are made from aluminium.
Clúdaigh an t-éan le scragall alúmanaim.
Cover the chicken with aluminium foil.
Is miotal coitianta é an t-alúmanam.
Aluminium is a common metal.
Tá frámaí na bhfuinneog déanta d'alúmanam.
The window frames are made of aluminium.
Cuir na cannaí alúmanaim sa bhosca athchúrsála.
Put the aluminium cans in the recycling box.
Bíonn alúmanam i go leor eitleán.
There is aluminium in many aircraft.
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Aluminium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aluminium?
The Irish for aluminium is alúmanam (pronounced “uh-LOO-muh-nuhm”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce alúmanam in Irish?
Alúmanam is said like “uh-LOO-muh-nuhm” (IPA /əˈluːmənəm/).
Does alúmanam have a plural?
No plural form is given for alúmanam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does alúmanam sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-alúmanam (the aluminium), a halúmanam (her aluminium), a n-alúmanam (their aluminium).
How do I say 'tin foil' in Irish?
Kitchen foil is usually called 'scragall alúmanaim' or simply 'scragall'.
