HeyRuaHow to say “thorium” in Irish
- Irish:
- tóiriam
- English:
- thorium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TOH-ree-um” /ˈt̪ˠoːɾʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tóiriam, an tóiriam (e.g. uimhir adamhach an tóiriam, the atomic number of thorium)
What does “tóiriam” mean?
- thorium
- Thorium is a radioactive metallic chemical element with the symbol Th, used as a nuclear fuel.Also: th, radioactive element, chemical element.
“Tóiriam” with the article
Here is tóiriam after the article (an t-alt).
an tóiriam
the thorium
No change after an
“Tóiriam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tóiriam, the Irish word for thorium.
Is dúil radaighníomhach é tóiriam.
Thorium is a radioactive element.
Is é Th an tsiombail cheimiceach atá ag tóiriam.
Th is the chemical symbol for thorium.
Úsáidtear an tóiriam mar bhreosla núicléach.
Thorium is used as a nuclear fuel.
Tá tóiriam le fáil i roinnt mianraí.
Thorium is found in some minerals.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi airíonna an tóiriam inniu.
We learned about the properties of thorium today.
Ainmníodh an tóiriam as dia Lochlannach.
Thorium was named after a Norse god.
Níl mórán tóiriam sa charraig seo.
There isn't much thorium in this rock.
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Thorium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thorium?
The Irish for thorium is tóiriam (pronounced “TOH-ree-um”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tóiriam in Irish?
Tóiriam is said like “TOH-ree-um” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠoːɾʲiəmˠ/).
Does tóiriam have a plural?
No plural form is given for tóiriam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tóiriam change to thóiriam or dtóiriam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tóiriam becomes mo thóiriam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtóiriam (eclipsis).
Is 'tóiriam' related to the god Thor?
Yes, the element was named after Thor, the Norse god, and the Irish 'tóiriam' is simply an adaptation of the international name thorium.
