HeyRuaHow to say “boron” in Irish
- Irish:
- bórón
- English:
- boron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOH-rohn” /ˈbˠoːɾˠoːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bóróin, an bhóróin (e.g. comhdhúile bóróin, boron compounds)
What does “bórón” mean?
- boron
- Boron is a chemical element, a hard non-metal with the symbol B, used in glass, detergents and fertilisers.Also: chemical element, element b.
“Bórón” with the article
Here is bórón after the article (an t-alt).
an bórón
the boron
No change after an
“Bórón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bórón, the Irish word for boron.
Is dúil cheimiceach é bórón.
Boron is a chemical element.
Is é B siombail an bhóróin.
B is the symbol for boron.
Tá bórón ag teastáil ó phlandaí i méideanna beaga.
Plants need boron in small amounts.
Úsáidtear an bórón chun gloine láidir a dhéanamh.
Boron is used to make strong glass.
Is é a cúig uimhir adamhach an bhóróin.
The atomic number of boron is five.
Bhí easpa bóróin san ithir sin.
That soil was lacking in boron.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi bhórón sa rang ceimice inniu.
We learned about boron in chemistry class today.
Other nouns in Irish
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Boron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boron?
The Irish for boron is bórón (pronounced “BOH-rohn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bórón in Irish?
Bórón is said like “BOH-rohn” (IPA /ˈbˠoːɾˠoːnˠ/).
Does bórón have a plural?
No plural form is given for bórón in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bórón change to bhórón or mbórón?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bórón becomes mo bhórón (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbórón (eclipsis).
Is 'bórón' related to 'bórás'?
Yes, 'bórás' (borax) is a compound containing 'bórón', just as in English borax contains boron.
