HeyRuaHow to say “trace element” in Irish
- Irish:
- riandúil
- English:
- trace element
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-un-dool” /ˈɾʲiən̪ˠˌd̪ˠuːlʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- riandúile (trace elements)
- Genitive singular:
- riandúile, na riandúile (e.g. easpa riandúile, lack of a trace element)
- Genitive plural:
- riandúl, na riandúl (e.g. leibhéal na riandúl, the level of the trace elements)
What does “riandúil” mean?
- trace element
- A chemical element that living things need, or that is present, only in very small amounts.Also: micronutrient, trace mineral.
“Riandúil” with the article
The plural of trace element in Irish is riandúile. Here is riandúil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an riandúil
the trace element
No change after an
na riandúile
the trace elements
Plural: no change after na
“Riandúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using riandúil, the Irish word for trace element.
Is riandúil í an tsinc.
Zinc is a trace element.
Tá an riandúil seo riachtanach don chorp.
This trace element is essential for the body.
Bíonn riandúile i mbia maith.
Good food contains trace elements.
Thástáil siad an ithir le haghaidh riandúl.
They tested the soil for trace elements.
Is féidir easpa riandúile a bheith contúirteach.
A lack of a trace element can be dangerous.
Tá iarann ar na riandúile is tábhachtaí.
Iron is among the most important trace elements.
Bhí an riandúil sa bhia ainmhithe.
The trace element was in the animal feed.
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Trace element in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trace element?
The Irish for trace element is riandúil (pronounced “REE-un-dool”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is riandúile.
How do you pronounce riandúil in Irish?
Riandúil is said like “REE-un-dool” (IPA /ˈɾʲiən̪ˠˌd̪ˠuːlʲ/).
What is the plural of trace element in Irish?
The plural of riandúil is riandúile; with the article, na riandúile means “the trace elements”. The genitive plural is riandúl, as in leibhéal na riandúl (the level of the trace elements).
How is riandúil formed?
It combines rian 'trace' with dúil 'element', so riandúil is literally 'trace element'. Note dúil also means 'desire' in everyday use.
