HeyRuaHow to say “polyurethane” in Irish
- Irish:
- polúireatán
- English:
- polyurethane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POL-oo-ir-uh-tawn” /ˈpˠɔlˠuːɾʲətˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- polúireatáin (polyurethanes)
- Genitive singular:
- polúireatáin, an pholúireatáin (e.g. cúr polúireatáin, polyurethane foam)
- Genitive plural:
- polúireatán, na bpolúireatán (e.g. cineálacha na bpolúireatán, the types of the polyurethanes)
What does “polúireatán” mean?
- polyurethane
- A synthetic plastic material used in foams, varnishes, paints and insulation.Also: polyurethane foam, pu.
“Polúireatán” with the article
The plural of polyurethane in Irish is polúireatáin. Here is polúireatán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Polúireatán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polúireatán, the Irish word for polyurethane.
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Polyurethane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polyurethane?
The Irish for polyurethane is polúireatán (pronounced “POL-oo-ir-uh-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is polúireatáin.
How do you pronounce polúireatán in Irish?
Polúireatán is said like “POL-oo-ir-uh-tawn” (IPA /ˈpˠɔlˠuːɾʲətˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of polyurethane in Irish?
The plural of polúireatán is polúireatáin; with the article, na polúireatáin means “the polyurethanes”. The genitive plural is polúireatán, as in cineálacha na bpolúireatán (the types of the polyurethanes).
Why does polúireatán change to pholúireatán or bpolúireatán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polúireatán becomes mo pholúireatán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolúireatán (eclipsis).
Is 'polúireatán' used for varnish on furniture?
Yes, polúireatán is the material itself; a polyurethane varnish can be called vearnais pholúireatáin.
