HeyRuaHow to say “atom” in Irish
- Irish:
- adamh
- English:
- atom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AD-uv” /ˈad̪ˠəvˠ/
- Plural:
- adaimh (atoms)
- Genitive singular:
- adaimh, an adaimh (e.g. núicléas an adaimh, nucleus of the atom)
- Genitive plural:
- adamh, na n-adamh (e.g. líon na n-adamh, the number of atoms)
What does “adamh” mean?
- atom
- The smallest unit of a chemical element, made of a nucleus and electrons.Also: atomic particle.
“Adamh” with the article
The plural of atom in Irish is adaimh. Here is adamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adamh, the Irish word for atom.
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Atom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for atom?
The Irish for atom is adamh (pronounced “AD-uv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adaimh.
How do you pronounce adamh in Irish?
Adamh is said like “AD-uv” (IPA /ˈad̪ˠəvˠ/).
What is the plural of atom in Irish?
The plural of adamh is adaimh; with the article, na hadaimh means “the atoms”. The genitive plural is adamh, as in líon na n-adamh (the number of atoms).
Why does adamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adamh (the atom), a hadamh (her atom), a n-adamh (their atom), na hadaimh (the atoms).
What is the adjective from 'adamh'?
The adjective is 'adamhach', meaning atomic, as in 'fuinneamh adamhach' (atomic energy).
