HeyRuaHow to say “dolomite” in Irish
- Irish:
- dolaimít
- English:
- dolomite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOL-uh-meet” /ˈd̪ˠɔl̪ˠəmʲiːtʲ/
- Plural:
- dolaimítí (dolomites)
- Genitive singular:
- dolaimíte, na dolaimíte (e.g. carraig dolaimíte, dolomite rock)
- Genitive plural:
- dolaimítí, na ndolaimítí (e.g. cineálacha na ndolaimítí, the kinds of the dolomites)
What does “dolaimít” mean?
- dolomite
- A rock or mineral made of calcium magnesium carbonate, similar to limestone.Also: dolomite rock, magnesian limestone.
“Dolaimít” with the article
The plural of dolomite in Irish is dolaimítí. Here is dolaimít after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dolaimít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dolaimít, the Irish word for dolomite.
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Dolomite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dolomite?
The Irish for dolomite is dolaimít (pronounced “DOL-uh-meet”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dolaimítí.
How do you pronounce dolaimít in Irish?
Dolaimít is said like “DOL-uh-meet” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔl̪ˠəmʲiːtʲ/).
What is the plural of dolomite in Irish?
The plural of dolaimít is dolaimítí; with the article, na dolaimítí means “the dolomites”. The genitive plural is dolaimítí, as in cineálacha na ndolaimítí (the kinds of the dolomites).
Why does dolaimít change to dholaimít or ndolaimít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dolaimít becomes mo dholaimít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndolaimít (eclipsis).
Is dolaimít the same as aolchloch?
No. Aolchloch is limestone, mainly calcium carbonate, while dolaimít also contains magnesium.
