HeyRuaHow to say “phosphorus” in Irish
- Irish:
- fosfar
- English:
- phosphorus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOSS-fur” /ˈfˠɔsˠfˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fosfair, an fhosfair (e.g. adamh fosfair, an atom of phosphorus)
What does “fosfar” mean?
- phosphorus
- A non-metallic chemical element (P) that glows in the dark and is used in fertilisers and matches.Also: phosphorus element, p element.
“Fosfar” with the article
Here is fosfar after the article (an t-alt).
an fosfar
the phosphorus
No change after an
“Fosfar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fosfar, the Irish word for phosphorus.
Is dúil cheimiceach é fosfar.
Phosphorus is a chemical element.
Tá fosfar i ngach cill bheo.
There is phosphorus in every living cell.
Lasann an fosfar san aer.
The phosphorus ignites in the air.
Tá a lán fosfair san aoileach seo.
There is a lot of phosphorus in this manure.
Úsáidtear fosfar i lasáin.
Phosphorus is used in matches.
Is é P siombail an fhosfair.
P is the symbol for phosphorus.
Bíonn fosfar sa leasachán a cheannaímid.
There is phosphorus in the fertiliser we buy.
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Phosphorus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phosphorus?
The Irish for phosphorus is fosfar (pronounced “FOSS-fur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fosfar in Irish?
Fosfar is said like “FOSS-fur” (IPA /ˈfˠɔsˠfˠəɾˠ/).
Does fosfar have a plural?
No plural form is given for fosfar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fosfar change to fhosfar or bhfosfar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fosfar becomes m'fhosfar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfosfar (eclipsis).
How do I say phosphate in Irish?
Phosphate is 'fosfáit', a different word from 'fosfar', which is the element phosphorus itself.
