HeyRuaHow to say “radon” in Irish
- Irish:
- radón
- English:
- radon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAD-ohn” /ˈɾˠad̪ˠoːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- radóin, an radóin (e.g. leibhéal an radóin, the level of radon)
What does “radón” mean?
- radon
- A colourless, radioactive gas that is a chemical element and can collect in houses from the ground.Also: radon gas, rn.
“Radón” with the article
Here is radón after the article (an t-alt).
an radón
the radon
No change after an
“Radón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using radón, the Irish word for radon.
Is gás radaighníomhach é radón.
Radon is a radioactive gas.
Tagann an radón aníos as an talamh.
Radon comes up out of the ground.
Rinneamar tástáil radóin sa teach.
We did a radon test in the house.
Tá leibhéal ard radóin sa cheantar seo.
There is a high level of radon in this area.
Is féidir le radón ailse scamhóg a chur ar dhaoine.
Radon can cause lung cancer in people.
Níl aon dath ná boladh ar an radón.
Radon has no colour or smell.
Bhí imní orainn faoin radón sa siléar.
We were worried about the radon in the cellar.
Other nouns in Irish
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Radon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for radon?
The Irish for radon is radón (pronounced “RAD-ohn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce radón in Irish?
Radón is said like “RAD-ohn” (IPA /ˈɾˠad̪ˠoːnˠ/).
Does radón have a plural?
No plural form is given for radón in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'radon test' in Irish?
Say 'tástáil radóin', using the genitive radóin after tástáil.
