HeyRuaHow to say “uranium” in Irish
- Irish:
- úráiniam
- English:
- uranium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “oo-RAWN-ee-um” /uːˈɾˠaːnʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- úráiniam, an úráiniam (e.g. mianach úráiniam, uranium ore)
What does “úráiniam” mean?
- uranium
- A heavy, radioactive metallic chemical element used as fuel in nuclear reactors and in nuclear weapons.Also: radioactive metal, nuclear fuel.
“Úráiniam” with the article
Here is úráiniam after the article (an t-alt).
an t-úráiniam
the uranium
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Úráiniam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using úráiniam, the Irish word for uranium.
Is miotal radaighníomhach é úráiniam.
Uranium is a radioactive metal.
Úsáidtear an t-úráiniam mar bhreosla i stáisiúin núicléacha.
Uranium is used as fuel in nuclear power stations.
Tá mianaigh úráiniam san Astráil.
There are uranium mines in Australia.
Tá úráiniam an-trom ar fad.
Uranium is extremely heavy.
Fuarthas rian d'úráiniam sa charraig.
A trace of uranium was found in the rock.
Is é úráiniam eilimint uimhir a nócha a dó.
Uranium is element number ninety-two.
Bíonn baol ag baint le húráiniam saibhrithe.
Enriched uranium is dangerous.
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Uranium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uranium?
The Irish for uranium is úráiniam (pronounced “oo-RAWN-ee-um”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce úráiniam in Irish?
Úráiniam is said like “oo-RAWN-ee-um” (IPA /uːˈɾˠaːnʲiəmˠ/).
Does úráiniam have a plural?
No plural form is given for úráiniam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does úráiniam sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-úráiniam (the uranium), a húráiniam (her uranium), a n-úráiniam (their uranium).
Does 'úráiniam' take the article in Irish?
Yes, chemical elements often take the article in Irish, so you can say 'an t-úráiniam' where English just says 'uranium'.
