HeyRuaHow to say “iodine” in Irish
- Irish:
- iaidín
- English:
- iodine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-jeen” /ˈiədʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- iaidín, an iaidín (e.g. buidéal iaidín, a bottle of iodine)
What does “iaidín” mean?
- iodine
- A chemical element, a dark solid that gives off a violet vapour, used as an antiseptic and in medicine.Also: tincture of iodine, antiseptic.
“Iaidín” with the article
Here is iaidín after the article (an t-alt).
an t-iaidín
the iodine
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Iaidín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iaidín, the Irish word for iodine.
Is dúil cheimiceach é iaidín.
Iodine is a chemical element.
Chuir an altra iaidín ar an ngearradh.
The nurse put iodine on the cut.
Tá an t-iaidín sa chófra leighis.
The iodine is in the medicine cabinet.
Tá boladh láidir ón iaidín.
The iodine has a strong smell.
Ceannaigh buidéal iaidín sa chógaslann.
Buy a bottle of iodine at the pharmacy.
Tá iaidín le fáil i bhfeamainn.
Iodine is found in seaweed.
Is gá beagán iaidín don chorp.
The body needs a little iodine.
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Iodine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for iodine?
The Irish for iodine is iaidín (pronounced “EE-uh-jeen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iaidín in Irish?
Iaidín is said like “EE-uh-jeen” (IPA /ˈiədʲiːnʲ/).
Does iaidín have a plural?
No plural form is given for iaidín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iaidín sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iaidín (the iodine), a hiaidín (her iodine), a n-iaidín (their iodine).
Does 'iaidín' take t- after the article?
Yes, as a masculine noun beginning with a vowel it becomes 'an t-iaidín' in the nominative, but 'an iaidín' in the genitive.
