How to say “radioactivity” in Irish
- Irish:
- radaighníomhaíocht
- English:
- radioactivity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAD-ee-nee-oh-vee-ukht” /ˈɾˠadˠiˌɲiːəʋiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- radaighníomhaíochta, na radaighníomhaíochta (e.g. leibhéal na radaighníomhaíochta, the level of radioactivity)
What does “radaighníomhaíocht” mean?
- radioactivity
- The giving off of radiation by unstable atoms as they decay.Also: radioactive decay, radiation.
“Radaighníomhaíocht” with the article
Here is radaighníomhaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Radaighníomhaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using radaighníomhaíocht, the Irish word for radioactivity.
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Radioactivity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for radioactivity?
The Irish for radioactivity is radaighníomhaíocht (pronounced “RAD-ee-nee-oh-vee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce radaighníomhaíocht in Irish?
Radaighníomhaíocht is said like “RAD-ee-nee-oh-vee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠadˠiˌɲiːəʋiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does radaighníomhaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for radaighníomhaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between radaighníomhaíocht and radaíocht?
Radaighníomhaíocht is radioactivity, the property of a substance giving off radiation, while radaíocht is radiation itself, the energy given off.
How do I say 'radioactive' in Irish?
The adjective is radaighníomhach, as in dramhaíl radaighníomhach, radioactive waste.
