HeyRuaHow to say “asbestos” in Irish
- Irish:
- aispeist
- English:
- asbestos
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-pesht” /ˈaʃpʲeʃtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aispeiste, na haispeiste (e.g. snáithíní aispeiste, asbestos fibres)
What does “aispeist” mean?
- asbestos
- A fibrous mineral that resists heat and fire, once used in building and insulation but now known to be harmful to health.Also: asbestos fibre, fireproof mineral.
“Aispeist” with the article
Here is aispeist after the article (an t-alt).
an aispeist
the asbestos
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Aispeist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aispeist, the Irish word for asbestos.
Bhí aispeist sa díon ag an seanteach.
The old house had asbestos in the roof.
Is ábhar contúirteach í an aispeist.
Asbestos is a dangerous material.
Tá deannach aispeiste an-dona do na scamhóga.
Asbestos dust is very bad for the lungs.
Baineadh an aispeist go léir as an scoil.
All the asbestos was removed from the school.
Fuarthas aispeist i mballaí an ospidéil.
Asbestos was found in the hospital walls.
Ná bain leis an aispeist gan masc.
Don't touch the asbestos without a mask.
Úsáideadh aispeist go forleathan san am atá caite.
Asbestos was widely used in the past.
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Asbestos in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for asbestos?
The Irish for asbestos is aispeist (pronounced “ASH-pesht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aispeist in Irish?
Aispeist is said like “ASH-pesht” (IPA /ˈaʃpʲeʃtʲ/).
Does aispeist have a plural?
No plural form is given for aispeist in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aispeist sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aispeist (the asbestos), a haispeist (her asbestos), a n-aispeist (their asbestos).
Is 'aispeist' related to 'péist' (worm)?
No, 'aispeist' is simply borrowed from English 'asbestos' and has nothing to do with 'péist'.
