HeyRuaHow to say “aniline” in Irish
- Irish:
- anailín
- English:
- aniline
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-uh-leen” /ˈanˠəlʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- anailín, an anailín (e.g. dath anailín, aniline dye)
What does “anailín” mean?
- aniline
- An oily, colourless chemical compound made from benzene, used in making dyes, drugs and plastics.Also: aniline dye, phenylamine.
“Anailín” with the article
Here is anailín after the article (an t-alt).
an t-anailín
the aniline
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Anailín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anailín, the Irish word for aniline.
Is comhdhúil cheimiceach é anailín.
Aniline is a chemical compound.
Déantar an t-anailín as beinséin.
Aniline is made from benzene.
Úsáidtear dath anailín chun éadach a dhathú.
Aniline dye is used to colour cloth.
Tá an t-anailín nimhiúil, mar sin bí cúramach.
Aniline is poisonous, so be careful.
Bhí boladh láidir anailín sa tsaotharlann.
There was a strong smell of aniline in the laboratory.
Ní mór anailín a stóráil i mbuidéal dúnta.
Aniline must be stored in a closed bottle.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi anailín sa rang ceimice.
We learned about aniline in chemistry class.
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Aniline in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aniline?
The Irish for aniline is anailín (pronounced “AN-uh-leen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce anailín in Irish?
Anailín is said like “AN-uh-leen” (IPA /ˈanˠəlʲiːnʲ/).
Does anailín have a plural?
No plural form is given for anailín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does anailín sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-anailín (the aniline), a hanailín (her aniline), a n-anailín (their aniline).
Is 'anailín' related to 'anailís' (analysis)?
No. 'Anailín' is the chemical aniline, while 'anailís' means analysis; they only look alike.
