HeyRuaHow to say “bromine” in Irish
- Irish:
- bróimín
- English:
- bromine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BROH-meen” /ˈbɾˠoːmʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bróimín, an bhróimín (e.g. airíonna an bhróimín, the properties of bromine)
What does “bróimín” mean?
- bromine
- A dark red, poisonous liquid chemical element with a strong smell, symbol Br.Also: Br, chemical element, halogen.
“Bróimín” with the article
Here is bróimín after the article (an t-alt).
an bróimín
the bromine
No change after an
“Bróimín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bróimín, the Irish word for bromine.
Is leacht donnrua é bróimín.
Bromine is a reddish-brown liquid.
Tá boladh láidir ag an mbróimín.
Bromine has a strong smell.
Is é Br siombail an bhróimín.
Br is the symbol for bromine.
Tá bróimín nimhiúil, mar sin bí cúramach.
Bromine is poisonous, so be careful.
Bhí beagán bróimín sa phromhadán.
There was a little bromine in the test tube.
Faightear bróimín in uisce na farraige.
Bromine is found in seawater.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoin mbróimín sa rang ceimice inniu.
We learned about bromine in chemistry class today.
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Bromine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bromine?
The Irish for bromine is bróimín (pronounced “BROH-meen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bróimín in Irish?
Bróimín is said like “BROH-meen” (IPA /ˈbɾˠoːmʲiːnʲ/).
Does bróimín have a plural?
No plural form is given for bróimín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bróimín change to bhróimín or mbróimín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bróimín becomes mo bhróimín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbróimín (eclipsis).
How are other halogens named in Irish?
They follow a similar pattern: clóirín (chlorine), iaidín (iodine) and fluairín (fluorine), alongside bróimín (bromine).
