HeyRuaHow to say “Pluto” in Irish
- Irish:
- Plútón
- English:
- Pluto, Pluto (God)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLOO-tohn” /ˈpl̪ˠuːt̪ˠoːn̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Plútóin (e.g. dromchla Phlútóin, the surface of Pluto)
What does “Plútón” mean?
“Plútón” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Pluto
- Pluto, the dwarf planet beyond Neptune, formerly counted as the ninth planet.Also: dwarf planet, ninth planet.
1 other meaning: Pluto (God)
- 2Pluto (God)
- Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld.Also: Pluto, God of the underworld, Hades.
“Plútón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Plútón, the Irish word for Pluto.
Is abhaphláinéad é Plútón anois.
Pluto is now a dwarf planet.
Tá Plútón i bhfad ón ngrian.
Pluto is very far from the sun.
Bhí Plútón ina naoú pláinéad tráth.
Pluto was once the ninth planet.
Tá dromchla Phlútóin an-fhuar ar fad.
The surface of Pluto is extremely cold.
Thóg an spásárthach pictiúir de Phlútón.
The spacecraft took pictures of Pluto.
Fuarthas Plútón sa bhliain 1930.
Pluto was discovered in 1930.
Is é Carón an ghealach is mó atá ag Plútón.
Charon is Pluto's largest moon.
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Pluto in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Pluto?
The Irish for Pluto is Plútón (pronounced “PLOO-tohn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean Pluto (God).
How do you pronounce Plútón in Irish?
Plútón is said like “PLOO-tohn” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠuːt̪ˠoːn̪ˠ/).
Does Plútón have a plural?
No. Plútón is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Does Plútón have more than one meaning?
Yes. Plútón can mean Pluto or Pluto (God), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is Pluto still called a planet in Irish?
It is now usually called an abhaphláinéad (dwarf planet), though older texts call Plútón a pláinéad.
