HeyRuaHow to say “orbital” in Irish
- Irish:
- fithiseán
- English:
- orbital
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FIH-ish-awn” /ˈfʲɪhəʃaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fithiseáin (orbitals)
- Genitive singular:
- fithiseáin, an fhithiseáin (e.g. cruth an fhithiseáin, the shape of the orbital)
- Genitive plural:
- fithiseán, na bhfithiseán (e.g. cruth na bhfithiseán, the shape of the orbitals)
What does “fithiseán” mean?
- orbital
- In chemistry and physics, a region around an atomic nucleus where an electron is likely to be found.Also: atomic orbital, electron orbital.
“Fithiseán” with the article
The plural of orbital in Irish is fithiseáin. Here is fithiseán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fithiseán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fithiseán, the Irish word for orbital.
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Orbital in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for orbital?
The Irish for orbital is fithiseán (pronounced “FIH-ish-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fithiseáin.
How do you pronounce fithiseán in Irish?
Fithiseán is said like “FIH-ish-awn” (IPA /ˈfʲɪhəʃaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of orbital in Irish?
The plural of fithiseán is fithiseáin; with the article, na fithiseáin means “the orbitals”. The genitive plural is fithiseán, as in cruth na bhfithiseán (the shape of the orbitals).
Why does fithiseán change to fhithiseán or bhfithiseán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fithiseán becomes m'fhithiseán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfithiseán (eclipsis).
How is 'fithiseán' different from 'fithis'?
'Fithis' means an orbit, such as a planet's path around the sun, while 'fithiseán' is the chemistry term for an electron orbital in an atom.
