HeyRuaHow to say “graphite” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúluaidhe
- English:
- graphite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-lwee-uh” /ˈd̪ˠuːl̪ˠuəjə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dúluaidhe, na dúluaidhe (e.g. píosa dúluaidhe, a piece of graphite)
What does “dúluaidhe” mean?
- graphite
- A soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant.Also: black lead, plumbago, pencil lead.
“Dúluaidhe” with the article
Here is dúluaidhe after the article (an t-alt).
an dúluaidhe
the graphite
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dúluaidhe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúluaidhe, the Irish word for graphite.
Tá dúluaidhe i lár an phinn luaidhe.
There is graphite in the middle of the pencil.
Is cineál carbóin í an dúluaidhe.
Graphite is a type of carbon.
Úsáidtear dúluaidhe mar bhealaíocht.
Graphite is used as a lubricant.
Tá dath dubh ar an dúluaidhe.
Graphite is black in colour.
Rinne an múinteoir cur síos ar airíonna dúluaidhe.
The teacher described the properties of graphite.
Seolann dúluaidhe leictreachas go maith.
Graphite conducts electricity well.
Fuair siad dúluaidhe sa mhianach.
They found graphite in the mine.
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Graphite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for graphite?
The Irish for graphite is dúluaidhe (pronounced “DOO-lwee-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dúluaidhe in Irish?
Dúluaidhe is said like “DOO-lwee-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːl̪ˠuəjə/).
Does dúluaidhe have a plural?
No plural form is given for dúluaidhe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dúluaidhe change to dhúluaidhe or ndúluaidhe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúluaidhe becomes mo dhúluaidhe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúluaidhe (eclipsis).
Is 'dúluaidhe' the same as 'luaidhe'?
No. 'Luaidhe' is the metal lead, while 'dúluaidhe' (literally 'black lead') is graphite, the material in a pencil, 'peann luaidhe'.
