HeyRuaHow to say “amoeba” in Irish
- Irish:
- aiméibe
- English:
- amoeba
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “am-AY-bheh” /əˈmʲeːbʲə/
- Plural:
- aiméibí (amoebas)
- Genitive singular:
- aiméibe, na haiméibe (e.g. cruth na haiméibe, the shape of the amoeba)
- Genitive plural:
- aiméibí, na n-aiméibí (e.g. staidéar na n-aiméibí, the study of amoebas)
What does “aiméibe” mean?
- amoeba
- A tiny single-celled organism that lives in water or damp places and constantly changes its shape.Also: ameba, single-celled organism, protozoan.
“Aiméibe” with the article
The plural of amoeba in Irish is aiméibí. Here is aiméibe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aiméibe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aiméibe, the Irish word for amoeba.
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Amoeba in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amoeba?
The Irish for amoeba is aiméibe (pronounced “am-AY-bheh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aiméibí.
How do you pronounce aiméibe in Irish?
Aiméibe is said like “am-AY-bheh” (IPA /əˈmʲeːbʲə/).
What is the plural of amoeba in Irish?
The plural of aiméibe is aiméibí; with the article, na haiméibí means “the amoebas”. The genitive plural is aiméibí, as in staidéar na n-aiméibí (the study of amoebas).
Why does aiméibe sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aiméibe (the amoeba), a haiméibe (her amoeba), a n-aiméibe (their amoeba), na haiméibí (the amoebas).
Is 'aiméibe' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine, so you say 'an aiméibe' and 'cruth na haiméibe'.
