HeyRuaHow to say “test tube” in Irish
- Irish:
- triaileadán
- English:
- test tube
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRIH-lyuh-dawn” /ˈtɾʲiːlʲədˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- triaileadáin (test tubes)
- Genitive singular:
- triaileadáin, an triaileadáin (e.g. bun an triaileadáin, the bottom of the test tube)
- Genitive plural:
- triaileadán, na dtriaileadán (e.g. raca na dtriaileadán, the test-tube rack)
What does “triaileadán” mean?
- test tube
- A thin glass tube closed at one end, used for holding small amounts of substances in laboratory experiments.Also: test-tube, laboratory tube, glass tube.
“Triaileadán” with the article
The plural of test tube in Irish is triaileadáin. Here is triaileadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Triaileadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using triaileadán, the Irish word for test tube.
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Test tube in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for test tube?
The Irish for test tube is triaileadán (pronounced “TRIH-lyuh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is triaileadáin.
How do you pronounce triaileadán in Irish?
Triaileadán is said like “TRIH-lyuh-dawn” (IPA /ˈtɾʲiːlʲədˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of test tube in Irish?
The plural of triaileadán is triaileadáin; with the article, na triaileadáin means “the test tubes”. The genitive plural is triaileadán, as in raca na dtriaileadán (the test-tube rack).
Why does triaileadán change to thriaileadán or dtriaileadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) triaileadán becomes mo thriaileadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtriaileadán (eclipsis).
How is 'triaileadán' formed?
It comes from 'triail' (test, trial) with the suffix '-eadán', so it literally means a small testing vessel.
