HeyRuaHow to say “ethene” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitéin
- English:
- ethene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “EH-tyayn” /ˈɛtʲeːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eitéine, na heitéine (e.g. foirmle na heitéine, the formula of ethene)
What does “eitéin” mean?
- ethene
- A colourless flammable gas, the simplest alkene, with the formula C2H4, also called ethylene.Also: ethylene, alkene gas.
“Eitéin” with the article
Here is eitéin after the article (an t-alt).
an eitéin
the ethene
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eitéin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitéin, the Irish word for ethene.
Is gás gan dath í eitéin.
Ethene is a colourless gas.
Tá nasc dúbailte san eitéin.
There is a double bond in ethene.
Déantar polaitéin as eitéin.
Polythene is made from ethene.
Scríobh foirmle na heitéine ar an gclár.
Write the formula of ethene on the board.
Scaoileann torthaí aibí an eitéin.
Ripe fruit releases ethene.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi eitéin sa rang ceimice inniu.
We learned about ethene in chemistry class today.
Is ailcéin í an eitéin.
Ethene is an alkene.
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Ethene in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ethene?
The Irish for ethene is eitéin (pronounced “EH-tyayn”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eitéin in Irish?
Eitéin is said like “EH-tyayn” (IPA /ˈɛtʲeːnʲ/).
Does eitéin have a plural?
No plural form is given for eitéin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eitéin sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eitéin (the ethene), a heitéin (her ethene), a n-eitéin (their ethene).
Is 'eitéin' the same as 'eatán'?
No. 'Eitéin' is ethene (C2H4, with a double bond), while 'eatán' is ethane (C2H6), a saturated hydrocarbon.
