HeyRuaHow to say “isotope” in Irish
- Irish:
- iseatóp
- English:
- isotope
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ISH-uh-tohp” /ˈɪʃət̪ˠoːpˠ/
- Plural:
- iseatóip (isotopes)
- Genitive singular:
- iseatóip, an iseatóip (e.g. leathré an iseatóip, the half-life of the isotope)
- Genitive plural:
- iseatóp, na n-iseatóp (e.g. úsáid na n-iseatóp, the use of the isotopes)
What does “iseatóp” mean?
- isotope
- One of two or more forms of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.Also: radioisotope, atomic variant.
“Iseatóp” with the article
The plural of isotope in Irish is iseatóip. Here is iseatóp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iseatóp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iseatóp, the Irish word for isotope.
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Isotope in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for isotope?
The Irish for isotope is iseatóp (pronounced “ISH-uh-tohp”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iseatóip.
How do you pronounce iseatóp in Irish?
Iseatóp is said like “ISH-uh-tohp” (IPA /ˈɪʃət̪ˠoːpˠ/).
What is the plural of isotope in Irish?
The plural of iseatóp is iseatóip; with the article, na hiseatóip means “the isotopes”. The genitive plural is iseatóp, as in úsáid na n-iseatóp (the use of the isotopes).
Why does iseatóp sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iseatóp (the isotope), a hiseatóp (her isotope), a n-iseatóp (their isotope), na hiseatóip (the isotopes).
How do you say 'radioactive isotope' in Irish?
The usual term is 'iseatóp radaighníomhach', with the adjective following the noun as normal in Irish.
