HeyRuaHow to say “naphthalene” in Irish
- Irish:
- naftailéin
- English:
- naphthalene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NAF-tal-ay-in” /ˈn̪ˠafˠt̪ˠəlʲeːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- naftailéine, na naftailéine (e.g. boladh na naftailéine, the smell of naphthalene)
What does “naftailéin” mean?
- naphthalene
- A white crystalline hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar, used in mothballs and in making dyes and chemicals.Also: mothball chemical, coal tar hydrocarbon.
“Naftailéin” with the article
Here is naftailéin after the article (an t-alt).
an naftailéin
the naphthalene
No change after an
“Naftailéin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using naftailéin, the Irish word for naphthalene.
Is hidreacarbón aramatach í naftailéin.
Naphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon.
Bhí boladh láidir naftailéine sa vardrús.
There was a strong smell of naphthalene in the wardrobe.
Úsáidtear an naftailéin i liathróidí leamhan.
Naphthalene is used in mothballs.
Faightear naftailéin ó tharra guail.
Naphthalene is obtained from coal tar.
Is féidir le naftailéin a bheith díobhálach do pháistí.
Naphthalene can be harmful to children.
Rinneamar staidéar ar struchtúr na naftailéine inniu.
We studied the structure of naphthalene today.
Tá criostail naftailéine bán agus soghalaithe.
Naphthalene crystals are white and volatile.
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Naphthalene in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for naphthalene?
The Irish for naphthalene is naftailéin (pronounced “NAF-tal-ay-in”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce naftailéin in Irish?
Naftailéin is said like “NAF-tal-ay-in” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠafˠt̪ˠəlʲeːnʲ/).
Does naftailéin have a plural?
No plural form is given for naftailéin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What are mothballs called in Irish?
Mothballs are usually called 'liathróidí leamhan', and they traditionally contain naftailéin.
