HeyRuaHow to say “ammonia” in Irish
- Irish:
- amóinia
- English:
- ammonia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “uh-MOE-nee-uh” /əˈmoːnʲiə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- amóinia, na hamóinia (e.g. boladh na hamóinia, the smell of ammonia)
What does “amóinia” mean?
- ammonia
- A colourless gas with a strong sharp smell, made of nitrogen and hydrogen, also used dissolved in water as a cleaning liquid.Also: ammonia gas, ammonia solution, nh3.
“Amóinia” with the article
Here is amóinia after the article (an t-alt).
an amóinia
the ammonia
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Amóinia” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amóinia, the Irish word for ammonia.
Tá boladh láidir ag amóinia.
Ammonia has a strong smell.
Is gás gan dath í an amóinia.
Ammonia is a colourless gas.
Ná measc amóinia le bliseach riamh.
Never mix ammonia with bleach.
Bhí boladh na hamóinia sa seomra.
There was a smell of ammonia in the room.
Úsáidtear amóinia chun leasacháin a dhéanamh.
Ammonia is used to make fertilisers.
Ghlan sí an fhuinneog le hamóinia.
She cleaned the window with ammonia.
Tá nítrigin agus hidrigin san amóinia.
Ammonia contains nitrogen and hydrogen.
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Ammonia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ammonia?
The Irish for ammonia is amóinia (pronounced “uh-MOE-nee-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce amóinia in Irish?
Amóinia is said like “uh-MOE-nee-uh” (IPA /əˈmoːnʲiə/).
Does amóinia have a plural?
No plural form is given for amóinia in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does amóinia sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an amóinia (the ammonia), a hamóinia (her ammonia), a n-amóinia (their ammonia).
Does 'amóinia' take h- after the article in the genitive?
Yes, as a feminine noun beginning with a vowel it becomes 'na hamóinia' in the genitive, as in 'boladh na hamóinia'.
