HeyRuaHow to say “arsenic” in Irish
- Irish:
- arsanaic
- English:
- arsenic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-suh-nik” /ˈaɾˠsˠənˠəc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- arsanaice, na harsanaice (e.g. nimhiú arsanaice, arsenic poisoning)
What does “arsanaic” mean?
- arsenic
- A poisonous chemical element, also used to mean the poison made from it.Also: arsenic poison, as.
“Arsanaic” with the article
Here is arsanaic after the article (an t-alt).
an arsanaic
the arsenic
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Arsanaic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using arsanaic, the Irish word for arsenic.
Is nimh mharfach í an arsanaic.
Arsenic is a deadly poison.
Fuarthas arsanaic san uisce óil.
Arsenic was found in the drinking water.
Fuair sé bás de bharr nimhiú arsanaice.
He died of arsenic poisoning.
Is dúil cheimiceach í arsanaic.
Arsenic is a chemical element.
Bhí rian arsanaice ina chuid gruaige.
There was a trace of arsenic in his hair.
Úsáideadh arsanaic fadó chun francaigh a mharú.
Arsenic was used long ago to kill rats.
Ná bain leis an arsanaic sin.
Don't touch that arsenic.
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Arsenic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arsenic?
The Irish for arsenic is arsanaic (pronounced “AR-suh-nik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce arsanaic in Irish?
Arsanaic is said like “AR-suh-nik” (IPA /ˈaɾˠsˠənˠəc/).
Does arsanaic have a plural?
No plural form is given for arsanaic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does arsanaic sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an arsanaic (the arsenic), a harsanaic (her arsenic), a n-arsanaic (their arsenic).
What is the general Irish word for poison?
The general word is 'nimh'; 'arsanaic' is the specific element arsenic, a kind of nimh.
