HeyRuaHow to say “potassium” in Irish
- Irish:
- potaisiam
- English:
- potassium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “puh-TASH-ee-um” /pˠɔˈt̪ˠaʃiəmˠ/
- Plural:
- potaisiamaí (potassiums)
- Genitive singular:
- potaisiam, an photaisiam (e.g. leibhéal an photaisiam, the level of potassium)
- Genitive plural:
- potaisiamaí, na bpotaisiamaí (e.g. leibhéil na bpotaisiamaí, the potassium levels)
What does “potaisiam” mean?
- potassium
- A soft, silvery chemical element (symbol K) that is an important nutrient for plants and the body.Also: K, potassium element.
“Potaisiam” with the article
The plural of potassium in Irish is potaisiamaí. Here is potaisiam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Potaisiam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using potaisiam, the Irish word for potassium.
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Potassium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for potassium?
The Irish for potassium is potaisiam (pronounced “puh-TASH-ee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is potaisiamaí.
How do you pronounce potaisiam in Irish?
Potaisiam is said like “puh-TASH-ee-um” (IPA /pˠɔˈt̪ˠaʃiəmˠ/).
What is the plural of potassium in Irish?
The plural of potaisiam is potaisiamaí; with the article, na potaisiamaí means “the potassiums”. The genitive plural is potaisiamaí, as in leibhéil na bpotaisiamaí (the potassium levels).
Why does potaisiam change to photaisiam or bpotaisiam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) potaisiam becomes mo photaisiam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpotaisiam (eclipsis).
Is potaisiam the same as potash?
No. Potaisiam is the element potassium; potash, a potassium compound used as fertiliser, is 'potais' in Irish.
