HeyRuaHow to say “combustion” in Irish
- Irish:
- dóchán
- English:
- combustion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOH-khawn” /ˈd̪ˠoːxaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dócháin, an dócháin (e.g. inneall dócháin inmheánaigh, internal combustion engine)
What does “dóchán” mean?
- combustion
- The process of burning, especially the chemical reaction in which a substance burns with oxygen and gives off heat.Also: burning, incineration.
“Dóchán” with the article
Here is dóchán after the article (an t-alt).
an dóchán
the combustion
No change after an
“Dóchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dóchán, the Irish word for combustion.
Ní féidir dóchán a bheith ann gan ocsaigin.
Combustion cannot happen without oxygen.
Scaoileann an dóchán teas agus solas.
Combustion releases heat and light.
Tá inneall dócháin sa seancharr sin.
That old car has a combustion engine.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi dhóchán sa rang eolaíochta inniu.
We learned about combustion in science class today.
Is gás í dé-ocsaíd charbóin a thagann ón dóchán.
Carbon dioxide is a gas that comes from combustion.
Bíonn deatach mar thoradh ar dhóchán neamhiomlán.
Incomplete combustion produces smoke.
Rinne an múinteoir turgnamh ar ráta an dócháin.
The teacher did an experiment on the rate of combustion.
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Combustion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for combustion?
The Irish for combustion is dóchán (pronounced “DOH-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dóchán in Irish?
Dóchán is said like “DOH-khawn” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːxaːnˠ/).
Does dóchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for dóchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dóchán change to dhóchán or ndóchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dóchán becomes mo dhóchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndóchán (eclipsis).
How is 'dóchán' different from 'dó'?
'Dó' is the everyday verbal noun of 'dóigh' (burning, a burn), while 'dóchán' is the technical term for combustion used in science and engineering.
