HeyRuaHow to say “xenon” in Irish
- Irish:
- xeanón
- English:
- xenon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ZAN-ohn” /ˈzanoːn/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- xeanóin, an xeanóin (e.g. lampa xeanóin, xenon lamp)
What does “xeanón” mean?
- xenon
- A heavy, colourless noble gas, chemical element number 54, used in lamps and lighting.Also: noble gas, inert gas, xe.
“Xeanón” with the article
Here is xeanón after the article (an t-alt).
an xeanón
the xenon
No change after an
“Xeanón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using xeanón, the Irish word for xenon.
Is gás uasal é xeanón.
Xenon is a noble gas.
Tá an xeanón gan dath agus gan bholadh.
Xenon is colourless and odourless.
Úsáidtear xeanón i soilse cumhachtacha.
Xenon is used in powerful lights.
Is é caoga a ceathair uimhir adamhach an xeanóin.
The atomic number of xenon is fifty-four.
Tá ceannsoilse xeanóin ar an gcarr nua.
The new car has xenon headlights.
Níl ach beagán xeanóin san aer.
There is only a little xenon in the air.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi xeanón sa rang ceimice.
We learned about xenon in chemistry class.
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Xenon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for xenon?
The Irish for xenon is xeanón (pronounced “ZAN-ohn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce xeanón in Irish?
Xeanón is said like “ZAN-ohn” (IPA /ˈzanoːn/).
Does xeanón have a plural?
No plural form is given for xeanón in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is xeanón a common word in Irish?
No, xeanón is a technical term used mainly in science and in phrases like ceannsoilse xeanóin, xenon headlights.
