HeyRuaHow to say “neon” in Irish
- Irish:
- neon
- English:
- neon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “nyohn” /nʲoːn̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neoin, an neoin (e.g. soilse neoin, neon lights)
What does “neon” mean?
- neon
- Neon is a colourless noble gas, a chemical element used in bright advertising lights.Also: neon gas, noble gas, chemical element.
“Neon” with the article
Here is neon after the article (an t-alt).
an neon
the neon
No change after an
“Neon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neon, the Irish word for neon.
Is gás uasal é neon.
Neon is a noble gas.
Bhí soilse neoin ar an siopa.
There were neon lights on the shop.
Tá neon san aer, ach níl mórán de ann.
There is neon in the air, but not much of it.
Is é an neon an deichiú dúil.
Neon is the tenth element.
Lasann an neon le solas dearg.
Neon glows with a red light.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi airíonna an neoin inniu.
We learned about the properties of neon today.
Bíonn feadán neoin i gcomharthaí áirithe.
Some signs contain a neon tube.
Other nouns in Irish
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Neon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for neon?
The Irish for neon is neon (pronounced “nyohn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neon in Irish?
Neon is said like “nyohn” (IPA /nʲoːn̪ˠ/).
Does neon have a plural?
No plural form is given for neon in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'neon sign' in Irish?
Use the genitive: 'comhartha neoin' for a neon sign, and 'soilse neoin' for neon lights.
