HeyRuaHow to say “tungsten” in Irish
- Irish:
- tungstan
- English:
- tungsten
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUNG-stun” /ˈt̪ˠʊŋsˠt̪ˠən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tungstain, an tungstain (e.g. filiméad tungstain, tungsten filament)
What does “tungstan” mean?
- tungsten
- A hard, heavy, grey metallic chemical element with a very high melting point, used in light bulb filaments and steel alloys.Also: wolfram, w, tungsten metal.
“Tungstan” with the article
Here is tungstan after the article (an t-alt).
an tungstan
the tungsten
No change after an
“Tungstan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tungstan, the Irish word for tungsten.
Is miotal crua trom é tungstan.
Tungsten is a hard, heavy metal.
Tá filiméad tungstain sa bholgán seo.
This bulb has a tungsten filament.
Leánn an tungstan ag teocht an-ard.
Tungsten melts at a very high temperature.
Úsáidtear tungstan chun cruach a neartú.
Tungsten is used to strengthen steel.
Is é W siombail cheimiceach an tungstain.
W is the chemical symbol of tungsten.
Tá tungstan i go leor uirlisí gearrtha.
There is tungsten in many cutting tools.
Fuarthas mianach tungstain sna sléibhte.
Tungsten ore was found in the mountains.
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Tungsten in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tungsten?
The Irish for tungsten is tungstan (pronounced “TUNG-stun”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tungstan in Irish?
Tungstan is said like “TUNG-stun” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊŋsˠt̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
Does tungstan have a plural?
No plural form is given for tungstan in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tungstan change to thungstan or dtungstan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tungstan becomes mo thungstan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtungstan (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish name for tungsten, like 'wolfram' in English?
The standard Irish term is tungstan; the element symbol W comes from the alternative name wolfram.
