HeyRuaHow to say “fusion” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhleá
- English:
- fusion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-law” /ˈkoːlʲaː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- comhleáite, an chomhleáite (e.g. fuinneamh comhleáite, fusion energy)
What does “comhleá” mean?
- fusion
- The joining together of things by melting, especially the joining of atomic nuclei that releases energy; verbal noun of comhleáigh.Also: nuclear fusion, fusing, melting together.
“Comhleá” with the article
Here is comhleá after the article (an t-alt).
an comhleá
the fusion
No change after an
“Comhleá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhleá, the Irish word for fusion.
Is é an comhleá a thugann fuinneamh don ghrian.
It is fusion that gives the sun its energy.
Tá taighde ar chomhleá ar siúl sa tsaotharlann.
Research on fusion is going on in the laboratory.
Tarlaíonn comhleá i lár na réaltaí.
Fusion happens in the centre of the stars.
Bheadh fuinneamh comhleáite glan agus sábháilte.
Fusion energy would be clean and safe.
Is deacair comhleá núicléach a rialú.
Nuclear fusion is hard to control.
Rinne sí staidéar ar an gcomhleá san ollscoil.
She studied fusion at university.
Tá stáisiún cumhachta comhleáite á thógáil sa Fhrainc.
A fusion power station is being built in France.
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Fusion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fusion?
The Irish for fusion is comhleá (pronounced “KOH-law”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhleá in Irish?
Comhleá is said like “KOH-law” (IPA /ˈkoːlʲaː/).
Does comhleá have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhleá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhleá change to chomhleá or gcomhleá?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhleá becomes mo chomhleá (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhleá (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'comhleá' in physics?
Nuclear fission is 'eamhnú núicléach', while fusion is 'comhleá núicléach'.
