HeyRuaHow to say “lithium” in Irish
- Irish:
- litiam
- English:
- lithium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LIT-ee-um” /ˈlʲɪtʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- litiam, an litiam (e.g. cadhnra litiam, lithium battery)
What does “litiam” mean?
- lithium
- A soft, light, silvery metal that is a chemical element, used in batteries and in some medicines.Also: li, lithium metal.
“Litiam” with the article
Here is litiam after the article (an t-alt).
an litiam
the lithium
No change after an
“Litiam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using litiam, the Irish word for lithium.
Is miotal an-éadrom é litiam.
Lithium is a very light metal.
Úsáidtear an litiam i gcadhnraí fón póca.
Lithium is used in mobile phone batteries.
Tá cadhnra litiam sa ríomhaire glúine seo.
This laptop has a lithium battery.
Is é Li siombail cheimiceach an litiam.
Li is the chemical symbol for lithium.
Thug an dochtúir litiam di mar chógas.
The doctor gave her lithium as a medicine.
Tá litiam le fáil i roinnt mianraí.
Lithium is found in some minerals.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi litiam sa rang ceimice.
We learned about lithium in chemistry class.
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Lithium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lithium?
The Irish for lithium is litiam (pronounced “LIT-ee-um”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce litiam in Irish?
Litiam is said like “LIT-ee-um” (IPA /ˈlʲɪtʲiəmˠ/).
Does litiam have a plural?
No plural form is given for litiam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What group of elements does litiam belong to?
Litiam is an alkali metal, 'miotal alcaileach', in the same group as sóidiam and potaisiam.
