HeyRuaHow to say “proton” in Irish
- Irish:
- prótón
- English:
- proton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PROH-tohn” /ˈpˠɾˠoːt̪ˠoːnˠ/
- Plural:
- prótóin (protons)
- Genitive singular:
- prótóin, an phrótóin (e.g. lucht an phrótóin, the charge of the proton)
- Genitive plural:
- prótón, na bprótón (e.g. líon na bprótón, the number of protons)
What does “prótón” mean?
- proton
- A particle with a positive electric charge found in the nucleus of every atom.Also: positive particle, subatomic particle.
“Prótón” with the article
The plural of proton in Irish is prótóin. Here is prótón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Prótón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prótón, the Irish word for proton.
Other nouns in Irish
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Proton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for proton?
The Irish for proton is prótón (pronounced “PROH-tohn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is prótóin.
How do you pronounce prótón in Irish?
Prótón is said like “PROH-tohn” (IPA /ˈpˠɾˠoːt̪ˠoːnˠ/).
What is the plural of proton in Irish?
The plural of prótón is prótóin; with the article, na prótóin means “the protons”. The genitive plural is prótón, as in líon na bprótón (the number of protons).
Why does prótón change to phrótón or bprótón?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prótón becomes mo phrótón (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprótón (eclipsis).
What are the other particles of the atom called in Irish?
Alongside prótón there is neodrón (neutron) and leictreon (electron), all found in an t-adamh (the atom).
