HeyRuaHow to say “cell division” in Irish
- Irish:
- cilldeighilt
- English:
- cell division
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIL-yey-ilt” /ˈcɪlʲˌdʲəilʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- cilldeighiltí (cell divisions)
- Genitive singular:
- cilldeighilte, na cilldeighilte (e.g. próiseas na cilldeighilte, the process of cell division)
- Genitive plural:
- cilldeighiltí, na gcilldeighiltí (e.g. céimeanna na gcilldeighiltí, the stages of cell divisions)
What does “cilldeighilt” mean?
- cell division
- In biology, the process by which a living cell divides to form two or more new cells.Also: cell splitting, mitosis, cytokinesis.
“Cilldeighilt” with the article
The plural of cell division in Irish is cilldeighiltí. Here is cilldeighilt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cilldeighilt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cilldeighilt, the Irish word for cell division.
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Cell division in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cell division?
The Irish for cell division is cilldeighilt (pronounced “KIL-yey-ilt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cilldeighiltí.
How do you pronounce cilldeighilt in Irish?
Cilldeighilt is said like “KIL-yey-ilt” (IPA /ˈcɪlʲˌdʲəilʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of cell division in Irish?
The plural of cilldeighilt is cilldeighiltí; with the article, na cilldeighiltí means “the cell divisions”. The genitive plural is cilldeighiltí, as in céimeanna na gcilldeighiltí (the stages of cell divisions).
Why does cilldeighilt change to chilldeighilt or gcilldeighilt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cilldeighilt becomes mo chilldeighilt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcilldeighilt (eclipsis).
How is 'cilldeighilt' formed?
It is a compound of 'cill' (cell) and 'deighilt' (division, separation), so 'cilldeighilt' literally means cell division.
