HeyRuaHow to say “vanadium” in Irish
- Irish:
- vanaidiam
- English:
- vanadium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “VAN-ad-ee-um” /ˈvanədʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- vanaidiam, an vanaidiam (e.g. uimhir adamhach vanaidiam, atomic number of vanadium)
What does “vanaidiam” mean?
- vanadium
- A hard, silvery-grey metallic chemical element, used mainly to make strong steel alloys.Also: V, chemical element, metal.
“Vanaidiam” with the article
Here is vanaidiam after the article (an t-alt).
an vanaidiam
the vanadium
No change after an
“Vanaidiam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vanaidiam, the Irish word for vanadium.
Is miotal crua é vanaidiam.
Vanadium is a hard metal.
Cuirtear vanaidiam le cruach chun í a neartú.
Vanadium is added to steel to strengthen it.
Is é V siombail cheimiceach vanaidiam.
V is the chemical symbol of vanadium.
Tá an vanaidiam sa tábla peiriadach.
Vanadium is in the periodic table.
Fuarthas méid beag vanaidiam sa charraig.
A small amount of vanadium was found in the rock.
Rinneamar staidéar ar vanaidiam sa rang ceimice.
We studied vanadium in chemistry class.
Tá dath airgid ar vanaidiam glan.
Pure vanadium is silver in colour.
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Vanadium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vanadium?
The Irish for vanadium is vanaidiam (pronounced “VAN-ad-ee-um”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce vanaidiam in Irish?
Vanaidiam is said like “VAN-ad-ee-um” (IPA /ˈvanədʲiəmˠ/).
Does vanaidiam have a plural?
No plural form is given for vanaidiam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'vanaidiam' masculine or feminine?
Like most chemical element names ending in -iam, 'vanaidiam' is masculine, for example 'an vanaidiam'.
