HeyRuaHow to say “platinum” in Irish
- Irish:
- platanam
- English:
- platinum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAT-uh-num” /ˈplˠatˠənˠəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- platanaim, an phlatanaim (e.g. fáinne platanaim, a platinum ring)
What does “platanam” mean?
- platinum
- A precious, heavy, silvery-white metal used in jewellery and industry.Also: platinum metal, pt.
“Platanam” with the article
Here is platanam after the article (an t-alt).
an platanam
the platinum
No change after an
“Platanam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using platanam, the Irish word for platinum.
Is miotal luachmhar é platanam.
Platinum is a precious metal.
Tá an platanam níos daoire ná an t-airgead.
Platinum is dearer than silver.
Cheannaigh sé fáinne platanaim dá bhean.
He bought his wife a platinum ring.
Úsáidtear platanam i ngléasanna leighis.
Platinum is used in medical devices.
Tá praghas an phlatanaim ag ardú arís.
The price of platinum is rising again.
Rinneadh an slabhra seo as platanam.
This chain was made of platinum.
Bhuaigh an t-amhránaí diosca platanaim anuraidh.
The singer won a platinum disc last year.
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Platinum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for platinum?
The Irish for platinum is platanam (pronounced “PLAT-uh-num”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce platanam in Irish?
Platanam is said like “PLAT-uh-num” (IPA /ˈplˠatˠənˠəmˠ/).
Does platanam have a plural?
No plural form is given for platanam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does platanam change to phlatanam or bplatanam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) platanam becomes mo phlatanam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplatanam (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a platinum ring' in Irish?
Use the genitive after the noun: 'fáinne platanaim', just as 'fáinne óir' is a gold ring.
