HeyRuaHow to say “ether” in Irish
- Irish:
- éitear
- English:
- ether
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-tyer” /ˈeːtʲəɾ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- éitir, an éitir (e.g. boladh an éitir, the smell of the ether)
What does “éitear” mean?
- ether
- A volatile liquid compound once used as an anaesthetic, or in older science the medium thought to fill space.Also: anaesthetic ether, diethyl ether.
“Éitear” with the article
Here is éitear after the article (an t-alt).
an t-éitear
the ether
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Éitear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éitear, the Irish word for ether.
Úsáideadh éitear mar ainéistéiseach fadó.
Ether was used as an anaesthetic long ago.
Tá boladh láidir ar an éitear.
Ether has a strong smell.
Bhí buidéal éitir ar an tseilf.
There was a bottle of ether on the shelf.
Lasann éitear go han-éasca.
Ether catches fire very easily.
Choinnigh an poitigéir an t-éitear faoi ghlas.
The chemist kept the ether locked away.
Tá an t-éitear sa tsaotharlann.
The ether is in the laboratory.
Ná fág an t-éitear in aice na tine.
Don't leave the ether near the fire.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ether in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ether?
The Irish for ether is éitear (pronounced “AY-tyer”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce éitear in Irish?
Éitear is said like “AY-tyer” (IPA /ˈeːtʲəɾ/).
Does éitear have a plural?
No plural form is given for éitear in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éitear sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éitear (the ether), a héitear (her ether), a n-éitear (their ether).
Can 'éitear' mean the airwaves, as in broadcasting?
In Irish broadcasting the usual phrase is 'ar an aer', not 'éitear'. 'Éitear' is mainly the chemical or the old scientific idea of ether.
