HeyRuaHow to say “titanium” in Irish
- Irish:
- tíotáiniam
- English:
- titanium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “tee-o-TAWN-ee-um” /tʲiːt̪ˠaːnʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tíotáiniam, an tíotáiniam (e.g. dé-ocsaíd tíotáiniam, titanium dioxide)
What does “tíotáiniam” mean?
- titanium
- A strong, light, silvery-grey metallic chemical element (symbol Ti) used in aircraft, implants and alloys.Also: titanium metal, Ti.
“Tíotáiniam” with the article
Here is tíotáiniam after the article (an t-alt).
an tíotáiniam
the titanium
No change after an
“Tíotáiniam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tíotáiniam, the Irish word for titanium.
Is miotal éadrom láidir é tíotáiniam.
Titanium is a light, strong metal.
Úsáidtear tíotáiniam in eitleáin.
Titanium is used in aeroplanes.
Tá an fráma déanta as tíotáiniam.
The frame is made of titanium.
Is é Ti siombail an tíotáiniam.
Ti is the symbol for titanium.
Tá pláta tíotáiniam i mo chos.
I have a titanium plate in my leg.
Ní mheirgíonn an tíotáiniam go héasca.
Titanium does not corrode easily.
Cheannaigh sé uaireadóir tíotáiniam inné.
He bought a titanium watch yesterday.
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Titanium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for titanium?
The Irish for titanium is tíotáiniam (pronounced “tee-o-TAWN-ee-um”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tíotáiniam in Irish?
Tíotáiniam is said like “tee-o-TAWN-ee-um” (IPA /tʲiːt̪ˠaːnʲiəmˠ/).
Does tíotáiniam have a plural?
No plural form is given for tíotáiniam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tíotáiniam change to thíotáiniam or dtíotáiniam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tíotáiniam becomes mo thíotáiniam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtíotáiniam (eclipsis).
How do I say 'made of titanium' in Irish?
Say 'déanta as tíotáiniam', for example 'fáinne déanta as tíotáiniam' (a ring made of titanium).
