HeyRuaHow to say “solvent” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuaslagóir
- English:
- solvent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOO-uss-luh-gore” /ˈt̪ˠuəsˠl̪ˠəɡoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tuaslagóirí (solvents)
- Genitive singular:
- tuaslagóra, an tuaslagóra (e.g. airíonna an tuaslagóra, the properties of the solvent)
- Genitive plural:
- tuaslagóirí, na dtuaslagóirí (e.g. úsáid na dtuaslagóirí, the use of the solvents)
What does “tuaslagóir” mean?
- solvent
- A liquid or other substance in which another substance dissolves to form a solution.Also: dissolving agent, dissolvent.
“Tuaslagóir” with the article
The plural of solvent in Irish is tuaslagóirí. Here is tuaslagóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuaslagóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuaslagóir, the Irish word for solvent.
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Solvent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solvent?
The Irish for solvent is tuaslagóir (pronounced “TOO-uss-luh-gore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuaslagóirí.
How do you pronounce tuaslagóir in Irish?
Tuaslagóir is said like “TOO-uss-luh-gore” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəsˠl̪ˠəɡoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of solvent in Irish?
The plural of tuaslagóir is tuaslagóirí; with the article, na tuaslagóirí means “the solvents”. The genitive plural is tuaslagóirí, as in úsáid na dtuaslagóirí (the use of the solvents).
Why does tuaslagóir change to thuaslagóir or dtuaslagóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuaslagóir becomes mo thuaslagóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuaslagóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tuaslagóir and tuaslagán?
Tuaslagóir is the solvent, the liquid that does the dissolving, while tuaslagán is the solution that results. The substance dissolved is the tuaslagáit.
