HeyRuaHow to say “cystocarp” in Irish
- Irish:
- cisteacarp
- English:
- cystocarp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KISH-tyuh-karp” /ˈcɪʃtʲəkaɾˠpˠ/
- Plural:
- cisteacairp (cystocarps)
- Genitive singular:
- cisteacairp, an chisteacairp (e.g. spóir an chisteacairp, the spores of the cystocarp)
- Genitive plural:
- cisteacarp, na gcisteacarp (e.g. spóir na gcisteacarp, the spores of the cystocarps)
What does “cisteacarp” mean?
- cystocarp
- In botany, a fruiting body that forms on red algae and produces spores.Also: fruiting body, spore body, red alga fruit.
“Cisteacarp” with the article
The plural of cystocarp in Irish is cisteacairp. Here is cisteacarp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cisteacarp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cisteacarp, the Irish word for cystocarp.
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Cystocarp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cystocarp?
The Irish for cystocarp is cisteacarp (pronounced “KISH-tyuh-karp”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cisteacairp.
How do you pronounce cisteacarp in Irish?
Cisteacarp is said like “KISH-tyuh-karp” (IPA /ˈcɪʃtʲəkaɾˠpˠ/).
What is the plural of cystocarp in Irish?
The plural of cisteacarp is cisteacairp; with the article, na cisteacairp means “the cystocarps”. The genitive plural is cisteacarp, as in spóir na gcisteacarp (the spores of the cystocarps).
Why does cisteacarp change to chisteacarp or gcisteacarp?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cisteacarp becomes mo chisteacarp (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcisteacarp (eclipsis).
Is 'cisteacarp' related to 'ciste', meaning a chest or fund?
No. 'Cisteacarp' is the scientific term for the English 'cystocarp', a spore body of red algae; it has nothing to do with 'ciste' (chest, fund, treasure).
