miotal
/ˈmʲit̪ˠəl̪ˠ/masculine
The Irish word for metal is miotal.
miotal is a noun used to refer to an atomic element or a material made of such atoms.
Meaning: atomic element or material made of such atoms (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmʲit̪ˠəl̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- The word miotal traces its lineage back to the Ancient Greek word métallon, which originally meant a 'mine' or 'quarry' rather than the refined metal itself.
- While miotal is used for the chemical element, the Irish language often uses the word iarann (iron) as a generic term for metal in certain historical or poetic contexts.
- While miotal is the standard term today, historical Irish speakers used the word airgead 'silver' to refer to money and general wealth.
Examples in context
- Tá an miotal an-láidir.The metal is very strong.
- An bhfuil miotal sa ghléas seo?Is there metal in this device?
Example conversation
Cathal and Saoirse are looking at an old object in a garden.
- CathalCad é an rud seo, a Saoirse?What is this thing, Saoirse?
- SaoirseCeapann mé gur miotal é.I think it is metal.
- CathalTá sé an-trom anúcin.It is very heavy today.
- SaoirseTá an miotal sin an-láidir.That metal is very strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “metal” translations and entries miotal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries miotal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
