HeyRuaHow to say “base metal” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunmhiotal
- English:
- base metal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-vih-tul” /ˈbʊnˌvʲɪt̪ˠəlˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bunmhiotail, an bhunmhiotail (e.g. luach an bhunmhiotail, value of the base metal)
What does “bunmhiotal” mean?
- base metal
- A common, inexpensive metal such as copper, lead or zinc, as opposed to a precious metal like gold or silver.Also: common metal, non-precious metal.
“Bunmhiotal” with the article
Here is bunmhiotal after the article (an t-alt).
an bunmhiotal
the base metal
No change after an
“Bunmhiotal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunmhiotal, the Irish word for base metal.
Is bunmhiotal í an luaidhe.
Lead is a base metal.
Ní miotal lómhar é an bunmhiotal.
A base metal is not a precious metal.
Rinneadh an fáinne as bunmhiotal.
The ring was made from base metal.
Bhí praghas an bhunmhiotail ag ardú.
The price of the base metal was rising.
Theastaigh ó na hailceimicithe ór a dhéanamh as bunmhiotal.
The alchemists wanted to make gold from base metal.
Tá an bunmhiotal clúdaithe le sraith óir.
The base metal is covered with a layer of gold.
Meirgíonn bunmhiotal níos tapúla ná ór.
Base metal corrodes faster than gold.
Other nouns in Irish
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Base metal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for base metal?
The Irish for base metal is bunmhiotal (pronounced “BUN-vih-tul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bunmhiotal in Irish?
Bunmhiotal is said like “BUN-vih-tul” (IPA /ˈbʊnˌvʲɪt̪ˠəlˠ/).
Does bunmhiotal have a plural?
No plural form is given for bunmhiotal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bunmhiotal change to bhunmhiotal or mbunmhiotal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunmhiotal becomes mo bhunmhiotal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunmhiotal (eclipsis).
How is 'bunmhiotal' different from 'miotal lómhar'?
'Bunmhiotal' is a base metal such as copper or lead, while 'miotal lómhar' is a precious metal such as gold or silver.
