HeyRuaHow to say “iron ore” in Irish
- Irish:
- amhiarann
- English:
- iron ore
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-eer-un” /ˈəuˌiəɾˠən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- amhiarainn, an amhiarainn (e.g. mianach amhiarainn, iron ore deposit)
What does “amhiarann” mean?
- iron ore
- Rock or mineral from which iron can be extracted.Also: ore, raw iron.
“Amhiarann” with the article
Here is amhiarann after the article (an t-alt).
an t-amhiarann
the iron ore
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Amhiarann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amhiarann, the Irish word for iron ore.
Baintear amhiarann as an talamh.
Iron ore is extracted from the ground.
Tá an t-amhiarann trom agus dearg.
The iron ore is heavy and red.
Easpórtálann an tír sin go leor amhiarainn.
That country exports a lot of iron ore.
Leáitear an t-amhiarann i bhfoirnéis.
The iron ore is smelted in a furnace.
Tá praghas an amhiarainn ag ardú.
The price of iron ore is rising.
Fuarthas amhiarann sna cnoic sin fadó.
Iron ore was found in those hills long ago.
Iompraíonn an long sin amhiarann go dtí an Áis.
That ship carries iron ore to Asia.
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Iron ore in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for iron ore?
The Irish for iron ore is amhiarann (pronounced “OW-eer-un”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce amhiarann in Irish?
Amhiarann is said like “OW-eer-un” (IPA /ˈəuˌiəɾˠən̪ˠ/).
Does amhiarann have a plural?
No plural form is given for amhiarann in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does amhiarann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amhiarann (the iron ore), a hamhiarann (her iron ore), a n-amhiarann (their iron ore).
How is 'amhiarann' different from 'iarann'?
'Iarann' is iron itself, while 'amhiarann' is the raw ore before smelting; the prefix 'amh' means raw.
