HeyRuaHow to say “hydrogen” in Irish
- Irish:
- hidrigin
- English:
- hydrogen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HID-rig-in” /ˈhɪdʲɾʲəɟənʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- hidrigine, na hidrigine (e.g. adamh hidrigine, a hydrogen atom)
What does “hidrigin” mean?
- hydrogen
- The lightest chemical element, a colourless gas that burns easily and forms water when combined with oxygen.Also: h, hydrogen gas.
“Hidrigin” with the article
Here is hidrigin after the article (an t-alt).
an hidrigin
the hydrogen
No change after an
“Hidrigin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hidrigin, the Irish word for hydrogen.
Is gás gan dath í an hidrigin.
Hydrogen is a colourless gas.
Tá hidrigin agus ocsaigin in uisce.
Water contains hydrogen and oxygen.
Is í an hidrigin an dúil is éadroime.
Hydrogen is the lightest element.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an hidrigin sa rang ceimice.
We studied hydrogen in chemistry class.
Tá dhá adamh hidrigine i ngach móilín uisce.
There are two hydrogen atoms in every water molecule.
Ritheann an bus seo ar hidrigin.
This bus runs on hydrogen.
Bhí balún líonta le hidrigin fadó.
Balloons used to be filled with hydrogen long ago.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hydrogen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hydrogen?
The Irish for hydrogen is hidrigin (pronounced “HID-rig-in”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce hidrigin in Irish?
Hidrigin is said like “HID-rig-in” (IPA /ˈhɪdʲɾʲəɟənʲ/).
Does hidrigin have a plural?
No plural form is given for hidrigin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the chemical symbol for hidrigin?
The symbol is H, the same as in English, and 'hidrigin' is used in all scientific Irish.
