HeyRuaHow to say “dioxide” in Irish
- Irish:
- dé-ocsaíd
- English:
- dioxide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-ok-seed” /ˈdʲeːˌɔkˌsiːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dé-ocsaíde, na dé-ocsaíde (e.g. astaíochtaí dé-ocsaíde carbóin, carbon dioxide emissions)
What does “dé-ocsaíd” mean?
- dioxide
- A chemical compound in which each molecule has two atoms of oxygen joined to another element.Also: oxide with two oxygen atoms.
“Dé-ocsaíd” with the article
Here is dé-ocsaíd after the article (an t-alt).
an dé-ocsaíd
the dioxide
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dé-ocsaíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dé-ocsaíd, the Irish word for dioxide.
Is gás gan dath í dé-ocsaíd charbóin.
Carbon dioxide is a colourless gas.
Táimid ag foghlaim faoin dé-ocsaíd sa rang eolaíochta.
We are learning about dioxide in science class.
Scaoileann gluaisteáin dé-ocsaíd charbóin san aer.
Cars release carbon dioxide into the air.
Tá leibhéal na dé-ocsaíde carbóin ag ardú.
The level of carbon dioxide is rising.
Ionsúnn crainn dé-ocsaíd charbóin ón atmaisféar.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Is truailleán contúirteach í dé-ocsaíd sulfair.
Sulphur dioxide is a dangerous pollutant.
Tá méid mór dé-ocsaíde san aer cathrach.
There is a large amount of dioxide in city air.
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Dioxide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dioxide?
The Irish for dioxide is dé-ocsaíd (pronounced “DAY-ok-seed”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dé-ocsaíd in Irish?
Dé-ocsaíd is said like “DAY-ok-seed” (IPA /ˈdʲeːˌɔkˌsiːdʲ/).
Does dé-ocsaíd have a plural?
No plural form is given for dé-ocsaíd in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dé-ocsaíd change to dhé-ocsaíd or ndé-ocsaíd?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dé-ocsaíd becomes mo dhé-ocsaíd (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndé-ocsaíd (eclipsis).
How do you say carbon dioxide in Irish?
It is 'dé-ocsaíd charbóin', with the genitive 'carbóin' lenited after the feminine noun.
