HeyRuaHow to say “bacterium” in Irish
- Irish:
- baictéar
- English:
- bacterium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAK-tyayr” /ˈbakʲtʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- baictéir (bacteria)
- Genitive singular:
- baictéir, an bhaictéir (e.g. cineál an bhaictéir, the type of the bacterium)
- Genitive plural:
- baictéar, na mbaictéar (e.g. fás na mbaictéar, the growth of the bacteria)
What does “baictéar” mean?
- bacterium
- A tiny single-celled organism, some kinds of which cause disease.Also: bacteria, germ, microbe.
“Baictéar” with the article
The plural of bacterium in Irish is baictéir. Here is baictéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baictéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baictéar, the Irish word for bacterium.
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Bacterium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bacterium?
The Irish for bacterium is baictéar (pronounced “BAK-tyayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baictéir.
How do you pronounce baictéar in Irish?
Baictéar is said like “BAK-tyayr” (IPA /ˈbakʲtʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of bacterium in Irish?
The plural of baictéar is baictéir; with the article, na baictéir means “the bacteria”. The genitive plural is baictéar, as in fás na mbaictéar (the growth of the bacteria).
Why does baictéar change to bhaictéar or mbaictéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baictéar becomes mo bhaictéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaictéar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between baictéar and víreas?
Baictéar is a bacterium, a living cell, while víreas is a virus. Antibiotics (antaibheathaigh) work against baictéir but not against víris.
