HeyRuaHow to say “ionization” in Irish
- Irish:
- ianú
- English:
- ionization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-noo” /ˈiən̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ianaithe, an ianaithe (e.g. fuinneamh ianaithe, ionization energy)
What does “ianú” mean?
- ionization
- The process of turning atoms or molecules into ions; it is the verbal noun of the verb ianaigh.Also: ionisation, ionizing.
“Ianú” with the article
Here is ianú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ianú
the ionization
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ianú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ianú, the Irish word for ionization.
Is próiseas ceimiceach é ianú.
Ionization is a chemical process.
Tarlaíonn ianú nuair a chailleann adamh leictreon.
Ionization happens when an atom loses an electron.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an t-ianú dúinn inniu.
The teacher explained ionization to us today.
Thomhais siad fuinneamh ianaithe an gháis.
They measured the ionization energy of the gas.
Bíonn ianú i gceist sa radaíocht.
Radiation involves ionization.
Tá ráta an ianaithe ag brath ar an teocht.
The rate of ionization depends on the temperature.
Rinneamar staidéar ar ianú sa rang fisice.
We studied ionization in physics class.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ionization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ionization?
The Irish for ionization is ianú (pronounced “EE-uh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ianú in Irish?
Ianú is said like “EE-uh-noo” (IPA /ˈiən̪ˠuː/).
Does ianú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ianú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ianú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ianú (the ionization), a hianú (her ionization), a n-ianú (their ionization).
What is the root of 'ianú'?
It comes from the noun 'ian' (ion) and the verb 'ianaigh' (ionize); 'ianú' is the verbal noun meaning ionization.
