HeyRuaHow to say “benzene” in Irish
- Irish:
- beinséin
- English:
- benzene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BEN-shayn” /ˈbʲɛnʲʃeːnʲ/
- Plural:
- beinséiní (benzenes)
- Genitive singular:
- beinséine, na beinséine (e.g. fáinne beinséine, benzene ring)
- Genitive plural:
- beinséiní, na mbeinséiní (e.g. airíonna na mbeinséiní, the properties of the benzenes)
What does “beinséin” mean?
- benzene
- A colourless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with a ring of six carbon atoms, used as a solvent and in making chemicals.Also: benzol, aromatic hydrocarbon.
“Beinséin” with the article
The plural of benzene in Irish is beinséiní. Here is beinséin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Beinséin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beinséin, the Irish word for benzene.
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Benzene in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for benzene?
The Irish for benzene is beinséin (pronounced “BEN-shayn”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is beinséiní.
How do you pronounce beinséin in Irish?
Beinséin is said like “BEN-shayn” (IPA /ˈbʲɛnʲʃeːnʲ/).
What is the plural of benzene in Irish?
The plural of beinséin is beinséiní; with the article, na beinséiní means “the benzenes”. The genitive plural is beinséiní, as in airíonna na mbeinséiní (the properties of the benzenes).
Why does beinséin change to bheinséin or mbeinséin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beinséin becomes mo bheinséin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeinséin (eclipsis).
Is beinséin the same as petrol?
No. Beinséin is the chemical benzene; petrol is peitreal, though petrol can contain some beinséin.
