HeyRuaHow to say “krypton” in Irish
- Irish:
- crioptón
- English:
- krypton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIP-tohn” /ˈkɾʲɪpˠt̪ˠoːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- crioptóin, an chrioptóin (e.g. adamh crioptóin, an atom of krypton)
What does “crioptón” mean?
- krypton
- Krypton is a colourless noble gas, chemical element number 36, found in small amounts in the air.Also: noble gas, kr.
“Crioptón” with the article
Here is crioptón after the article (an t-alt).
an crioptón
the krypton
No change after an
“Crioptón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crioptón, the Irish word for krypton.
Is gás uasal é crioptón.
Krypton is a noble gas.
Tá crioptón le fáil san aer.
Krypton is found in the air.
Is é 36 uimhir adamhach an chrioptóin.
The atomic number of krypton is 36.
Úsáidtear an crioptón i roinnt lampaí.
Krypton is used in some lamps.
Níl dath ná boladh ar an gcrioptón.
Krypton has no colour or smell.
Tá beagán crioptóin san atmaisféar.
There is a little krypton in the atmosphere.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoin gcrioptón sa rang ceimice.
We learned about krypton in chemistry class.
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Krypton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for krypton?
The Irish for krypton is crioptón (pronounced “KRIP-tohn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce crioptón in Irish?
Crioptón is said like “KRIP-tohn” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɪpˠt̪ˠoːnˠ/).
Does crioptón have a plural?
No plural form is given for crioptón in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does crioptón change to chrioptón or gcrioptón?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crioptón becomes mo chrioptón (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrioptón (eclipsis).
Is 'crioptón' related to 'Kryptonite' from Superman?
Only by name: crioptón is the real element krypton, while kryptonite is fictional.
