HeyRuaHow to say “nickel” in Irish
- Irish:
- nicil
- English:
- nickel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NIK-il” /ˈnʲɪcəlʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- nicilí (nickels)
- Genitive singular:
- nicile, na nicile (e.g. dath na nicile, the colour of nickel)
- Genitive plural:
- nicilí, na nicilí (e.g. luach na nicilí, the value of the nickels)
What does “nicil” mean?
“Nicil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nickel
- A hard silvery-white metallic element, often used in alloys and plating.Also: nickel metal, ni.
1 other meaning:
- 2nickel
- A coin worth five cents, especially in the United States or Canada.Also: five-cent coin, five cents.
“Nicil” with the article
The plural of nickel in Irish is nicilí. Here is nicil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an nicil
the nickel
No change after an
na nicilí
the nickels
Plural: no change after na
“Nicil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nicil, the Irish word for nickel.
Is miotal crua airgeadúil í nicil.
Nickel is a hard silvery metal.
Tá nicil sa bhonn seo.
There is nickel in this coin.
Úsáidtear an nicil chun cruach dhosmálta a dhéanamh.
Nickel is used to make stainless steel.
Tá ailléirge nicile ar mo dheirfiúr.
My sister has a nickel allergy.
Thug sé trí nicil don pháiste.
He gave the child three nickels.
Bhí nicil amháin fágtha i mo phóca.
I had one nickel left in my pocket.
Aimsíodh mianach nicile sa cheantar sin.
A nickel mine was found in that area.
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Nickel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nickel?
The Irish for nickel is nicil (pronounced “NIK-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is nicilí.
How do you pronounce nicil in Irish?
Nicil is said like “NIK-il” (IPA /ˈnʲɪcəlʲ/).
What is the plural of nickel in Irish?
The plural of nicil is nicilí; with the article, na nicilí means “the nickels”. The genitive plural is nicilí, as in luach na nicilí (the value of the nickels).
How do I say 'nickel-plated' in Irish?
You can say 'nicil-phlátáilte', or describe it as 'plátáilte le nicil'.
