HeyRuaHow to say “solution” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuaslagán
- English:
- solution
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOO-uhs-luh-gawn” /ˈt̪ˠuəsˠl̪ˠəɡaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tuaslagáin (solutions)
- Genitive singular:
- tuaslagáin, an tuaslagáin (e.g. tiúchan an tuaslagáin, concentration of the solution)
- Genitive plural:
- tuaslagán, na dtuaslagán (e.g. airíonna na dtuaslagán, the properties of the solutions)
What does “tuaslagán” mean?
- solution
- A liquid in which a substance has been dissolved, as in chemistry.Also: chemical solution, liquid solution, dissolved mixture.
Other Irish words for solution: réiteach (solution)
“Tuaslagán” with the article
The plural of solution in Irish is tuaslagáin. Here is tuaslagán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuaslagán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuaslagán, the Irish word for solution.
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Solution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solution?
The Irish for solution is tuaslagán (pronounced “TOO-uhs-luh-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuaslagáin.
How do you pronounce tuaslagán in Irish?
Tuaslagán is said like “TOO-uhs-luh-gawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəsˠl̪ˠəɡaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of solution in Irish?
The plural of tuaslagán is tuaslagáin; with the article, na tuaslagáin means “the solutions”. The genitive plural is tuaslagán, as in airíonna na dtuaslagán (the properties of the solutions).
Why does tuaslagán change to thuaslagán or dtuaslagán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuaslagán becomes mo thuaslagán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuaslagán (eclipsis).
Does 'tuaslagán' mean the solution to a problem?
No, 'tuaslagán' is only a chemical solution; the solution to a problem is 'réiteach'.
What is the difference between 'tuaslagán' and 'tuaslagóir'?
'Tuaslagán' is the solution itself, while 'tuaslagóir' is the solvent that does the dissolving.
