HeyRuaHow to say “nylon” in Irish
- Irish:
- níolón
- English:
- nylon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NEE-uh-lohn” /ˈnʲiːl̪ˠoːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- níolóin, an níolóin (e.g. stocaí níolóin, nylon stockings)
What does “níolón” mean?
- nylon
- A strong synthetic material used to make fabric, rope, stockings and other goods.Also: nylon fabric, synthetic fibre.
“Níolón” with the article
Here is níolón after the article (an t-alt).
an níolón
the nylon
No change after an
“Níolón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using níolón, the Irish word for nylon.
Tá an mála seo déanta de níolón.
This bag is made of nylon.
Cheannaigh sí péire stocaí níolóin inné.
She bought a pair of nylon stockings yesterday.
Is ábhar láidir éadrom é níolón.
Nylon is a strong, light material.
Bhí rópa níolóin sa bhád.
There was a nylon rope in the boat.
Ní maith liom léine níolóin sa samhradh.
I don't like a nylon shirt in summer.
Tagann an níolón ó cheimiceáin.
Nylon comes from chemicals.
Úsáidtear níolón i líonta iascaireachta.
Nylon is used in fishing nets.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nylon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nylon?
The Irish for nylon is níolón (pronounced “NEE-uh-lohn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce níolón in Irish?
Níolón is said like “NEE-uh-lohn” (IPA /ˈnʲiːl̪ˠoːnˠ/).
Does níolón have a plural?
No plural form is given for níolón in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'nylon' as an adjective, as in 'a nylon rope'?
Use the genitive níolóin after the noun: rópa níolóin, 'a nylon rope'.
