HeyRuaHow to say “butane” in Irish
- Irish:
- bútán
- English:
- butane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-tawn” /ˈbuːt̪ˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bútáin, an bhútáin (e.g. buidéal bútáin, a bottle of butane)
What does “bútán” mean?
- butane
- Butane is a flammable gas used as a fuel, for example in camping stoves and lighters.Also: butane gas, gas fuel.
“Bútán” with the article
Here is bútán after the article (an t-alt).
an bútán
the butane
No change after an
“Bútán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bútán, the Irish word for butane.
Is gás inadhainte é bútán.
Butane is a flammable gas.
Tá an bútán sa sorcóir sin.
The butane is in that cylinder.
Cheannaigh mé buidéal bútáin don sorn.
I bought a bottle of butane for the stove.
Úsáidimid bútán nuair a bhímid ag campáil.
We use butane when we go camping.
Tá bútán i mo lastóir.
There is butane in my lighter.
Bhí boladh bútáin sa chistin.
There was a smell of butane in the kitchen.
Coinnigh an bútán amach ón tine.
Keep the butane away from the fire.
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Butane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for butane?
The Irish for butane is bútán (pronounced “BOO-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bútán in Irish?
Bútán is said like “BOO-tawn” (IPA /ˈbuːt̪ˠaːnˠ/).
Does bútán have a plural?
No plural form is given for bútán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bútán change to bhútán or mbútán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bútán becomes mo bhútán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbútán (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for propane, the related gas?
Propane is 'própán', formed the same way as 'bútán'.
