HeyRuaHow to say “Neptune” in Irish
- Irish:
- Neiptiún
- English:
- Neptune, Neptune (God)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “nep-TYOON” /nʲɛpʲˈtʲuːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Neiptiúin (e.g. gealacha Neiptiúin, the moons of Neptune)
What does “Neiptiún” mean?
“Neiptiún” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Neptune
- Neptune, the eighth and farthest planet from the sun in our solar system.Also: planet Neptune, eighth planet.
1 other meaning: Neptune (God)
- 2Neptune (God)
- Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.Also: Neptune, Roman sea God, God of the sea.
“Neiptiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Neiptiún, the Irish word for Neptune.
Is é Neiptiún an pláinéad is faide ón ngrian.
Neptune is the planet farthest from the sun.
Tá dath gorm ar Neiptiún.
Neptune is blue in colour.
Ní féidir Neiptiún a fheiceáil gan teileascóp.
You cannot see Neptune without a telescope.
Is gás-fhathach é Neiptiún.
Neptune is a gas giant.
Tá gaotha láidre ar dhromchla Neiptiúin.
There are strong winds on the surface of Neptune.
Thóg sé blianta fada ar an spásárthach Neiptiún a bhaint amach.
It took the spacecraft many years to reach Neptune.
Ba é Neiptiún dia na farraige ag na Rómhánaigh.
Neptune was the Romans' god of the sea.
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Neptune in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Neptune?
The Irish for Neptune is Neiptiún (pronounced “nep-TYOON”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean Neptune (God).
How do you pronounce Neiptiún in Irish?
Neiptiún is said like “nep-TYOON” (IPA /nʲɛpʲˈtʲuːnʲ/).
Does Neiptiún have a plural?
No. Neiptiún is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Does Neiptiún have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neiptiún can mean Neptune or Neptune (God), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Does Neiptiún take the article like 'an ghrian'?
No, Neiptiún is a proper name and is used without the article: 'ar Neiptiún', 'gealaí Neiptiúin'.
