HeyRuaHow to say “antimony” in Irish
- Irish:
- antamón
- English:
- antimony
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-tuh-mohn” /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠəmˠoːn̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- antamóin, an antamóin (e.g. comhdhúile an antamóin, the compounds of antimony)
What does “antamón” mean?
- antimony
- A brittle, silvery-white metallic chemical element (symbol Sb), used in alloys.Also: Sb, stibium.
“Antamón” with the article
Here is antamón after the article (an t-alt).
an t-antamón
the antimony
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Antamón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using antamón, the Irish word for antimony.
Is dúil cheimiceach é antamón.
Antimony is a chemical element.
Sb an tsiombail atá ag antamón.
Sb is the symbol for antimony.
Úsáidtear an t-antamón i gcóimhiotail.
Antimony is used in alloys.
Is miotalloid é an t-antamón.
Antimony is a metalloid.
Tá beagán antamóin sa chóimhiotal seo.
There is a little antimony in this alloy.
Rinneamar staidéar ar airíonna antamóin inniu.
We studied the properties of antimony today.
Bíonn antamón le fáil i mianraí áirithe.
Antimony is found in certain minerals.
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Antimony in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for antimony?
The Irish for antimony is antamón (pronounced “AN-tuh-mohn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce antamón in Irish?
Antamón is said like “AN-tuh-mohn” (IPA /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠəmˠoːn̪ˠ/).
Does antamón have a plural?
No plural form is given for antamón in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does antamón sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-antamón (the antimony), a hantamón (her antimony), a n-antamón (their antimony).
Is 'antamón' the same as 'antimony' in English?
Yes, antamón is the standard Irish term for the element antimony, symbol Sb.
