HeyRuaHow to say “non-metal” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamh-mhiotal
- English:
- non-metal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-VIH-tul” /ˈnʲaw ˌvʲit̪ˠəlˠ/
- Plural:
- neamh-mhiotail (non-metals)
- Genitive singular:
- neamh-mhiotail, an neamh-mhiotail (e.g. airíonna an neamh-mhiotail, properties of the non-metal)
- Genitive plural:
- neamh-mhiotal, na neamh-mhiotal (e.g. airíonna na neamh-mhiotal, the properties of the non-metals)
What does “neamh-mhiotal” mean?
- non-metal
- A chemical element that is not a metal, such as oxygen, carbon or sulphur.Also: nonmetal, non-metallic element.
“Neamh-mhiotal” with the article
The plural of non-metal in Irish is neamh-mhiotail. Here is neamh-mhiotal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Neamh-mhiotal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamh-mhiotal, the Irish word for non-metal.
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Non-metal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-metal?
The Irish for non-metal is neamh-mhiotal (pronounced “nyav-VIH-tul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neamh-mhiotail.
How do you pronounce neamh-mhiotal in Irish?
Neamh-mhiotal is said like “nyav-VIH-tul” (IPA /ˈnʲaw ˌvʲit̪ˠəlˠ/).
What is the plural of non-metal in Irish?
The plural of neamh-mhiotal is neamh-mhiotail; with the article, na neamh-mhiotail means “the non-metals”. The genitive plural is neamh-mhiotal, as in airíonna na neamh-mhiotal (the properties of the non-metals).
How is 'neamh-mhiotal' formed?
It is the prefix 'neamh-' (non-, un-) plus 'miotal' (metal), which is lenited after the prefix, giving 'neamh-mhiotal'.
