HeyRuaHow to say “nitrogen” in Irish
- Irish:
- nítrigin
- English:
- nitrogen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NEE-trig-in” /ˈnʲiːtʲɾʲəɟənʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- nítrigine, na nítrigine (e.g. ocsaíd nítrigine, nitrogen oxide)
What does “nítrigin” mean?
- nitrogen
- A colourless, odourless gas that makes up most of the air and is a chemical element (symbol N).Also: nitrogen gas, n.
“Nítrigin” with the article
Here is nítrigin after the article (an t-alt).
an nítrigin
the nitrogen
No change after an
“Nítrigin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nítrigin, the Irish word for nitrogen.
Is gás gan dath í nítrigin.
Nitrogen is a colourless gas.
Tá an chuid is mó den aer déanta de nítrigin.
Most of the air is made of nitrogen.
Teastaíonn nítrigin ó phlandaí chun fás.
Plants need nitrogen to grow.
Cuireann an feirmeoir leasachán nítrigine ar an talamh.
The farmer puts nitrogen fertiliser on the land.
Is é N an tsiombail don nítrigin.
N is the symbol for nitrogen.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi thimthriall na nítrigine sa rang eolaíochta.
We learned about the nitrogen cycle in science class.
Tá go leor nítrigine san ithir seo.
There is a lot of nitrogen in this soil.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nitrogen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nitrogen?
The Irish for nitrogen is nítrigin (pronounced “NEE-trig-in”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce nítrigin in Irish?
Nítrigin is said like “NEE-trig-in” (IPA /ˈnʲiːtʲɾʲəɟənʲ/).
Does nítrigin have a plural?
No plural form is given for nítrigin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What are the other common gases called in Irish?
Oxygen is ocsaigin and hydrogen is hidrigin; like nítrigin they are feminine nouns.
