HeyRuaHow to say “propane” in Irish
- Irish:
- propán
- English:
- propane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PROP-awn” /ˈpɾˠɔpˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- propáin, an phropáin (e.g. buidéal propáin, a bottle of propane)
What does “propán” mean?
- propane
- A colourless gas made from petroleum or natural gas, used as a fuel for heating and cooking.Also: propane gas, bottled gas, fuel gas.
“Propán” with the article
Here is propán after the article (an t-alt).
an propán
the propane
No change after an
“Propán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using propán, the Irish word for propane.
Is gás é propán.
Propane is a gas.
Úsáidimid propán chun an carbhán a théamh.
We use propane to heat the caravan.
Tá an propán sa bhuidéal sin beagnach ídithe.
The propane in that bottle is nearly used up.
Cheannaigh sé buidéal propáin sa gharáiste.
He bought a bottle of propane at the garage.
Bíonn propán i ngach sorcóir gáis anseo.
There is propane in every gas cylinder here.
Tá praghas an phropáin ag ardú arís.
The price of propane is rising again.
Ritheann an cócaireán campála ar phropán.
The camping stove runs on propane.
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Propane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for propane?
The Irish for propane is propán (pronounced “PROP-awn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce propán in Irish?
Propán is said like “PROP-awn” (IPA /ˈpɾˠɔpˠaːnˠ/).
Does propán have a plural?
No plural form is given for propán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does propán change to phropán or bpropán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) propán becomes mo phropán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpropán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between propán and bútán?
Both are bottled fuel gases: propán is propane and bútán is butane. Propán works better in cold weather.
