HeyRuaHow to say “helium” in Irish
- Irish:
- héiliam
- English:
- helium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAY-lee-um” /ˈheːlʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- héiliam, an héiliam (e.g. balún héiliam, helium balloon)
What does “héiliam” mean?
- helium
- A light, colourless gas, a chemical element that does not burn and is used to fill balloons.Also: helium gas, he.
“Héiliam” with the article
Here is héiliam after the article (an t-alt).
an héiliam
the helium
No change after an
“Héiliam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using héiliam, the Irish word for helium.
Is gás éadrom é héiliam.
Helium is a light gas.
Líon sé an balún le héiliam.
He filled the balloon with helium.
Cheannaíomar balúin héiliam don chóisir.
We bought helium balloons for the party.
Tá an héiliam níos éadroime ná an t-aer.
Helium is lighter than air.
Tá héiliam sa ghrian go flúirseach.
There is plenty of helium in the sun.
Labhair sí go greannmhar tar éis di héiliam a análú.
She spoke funnily after breathing in helium.
Tá an héiliam ag éalú ón mbalún.
The helium is escaping from the balloon.
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Helium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for helium?
The Irish for helium is héiliam (pronounced “HAY-lee-um”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce héiliam in Irish?
Héiliam is said like “HAY-lee-um” (IPA /ˈheːlʲiəmˠ/).
Does héiliam have a plural?
No plural form is given for héiliam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do you say 'helium balloon' in Irish?
It is 'balún héiliam', with héiliam following the noun as a genitive.
