HeyRuaHow to say “hydrocarbon” in Irish
- Irish:
- hidreacarbón
- English:
- hydrocarbon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HID-ruh-ka-rabe-own” /ˈhʲɪdʲɾʲəˌkaɾˠəboːnˠ/
- Plural:
- hidreacarbóin (hydrocarbons)
- Genitive singular:
- hidreacarbóin, an hidreacarbóin (e.g. móilín an hidreacarbóin, the molecule of the hydrocarbon)
- Genitive plural:
- hidreacarbón, na hidreacarbón (e.g. astaíochtaí hidreacarbón, hydrocarbon emissions)
What does “hidreacarbón” mean?
- hydrocarbon
- A chemical compound made up only of hydrogen and carbon, such as those found in oil and natural gas.Also: hydrocarbon compound, petroleum compound.
“Hidreacarbón” with the article
The plural of hydrocarbon in Irish is hidreacarbóin. Here is hidreacarbón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Hidreacarbón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hidreacarbón, the Irish word for hydrocarbon.
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Hydrocarbon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hydrocarbon?
The Irish for hydrocarbon is hidreacarbón (pronounced “HID-ruh-ka-rabe-own”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is hidreacarbóin.
How do you pronounce hidreacarbón in Irish?
Hidreacarbón is said like “HID-ruh-ka-rabe-own” (IPA /ˈhʲɪdʲɾʲəˌkaɾˠəboːnˠ/).
What is the plural of hydrocarbon in Irish?
The plural of hidreacarbón is hidreacarbóin; with the article, na hidreacarbóin means “the hydrocarbons”. The genitive plural is hidreacarbón, as in astaíochtaí hidreacarbón (hydrocarbon emissions).
Why does 'hidreacarbón' start with h when Irish words rarely do?
It is an international scientific borrowing, so it keeps the h, as in 'hidrigin'. After 'a' meaning 'her' it stays unchanged: 'a hidreacarbón'.
