HeyRuaHow to say “cytology” in Irish
- Irish:
- cíteolaíocht
- English:
- cytology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-tyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈciːtʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cíteolaíochta, na cíteolaíochta (e.g. saotharlann cíteolaíochta, cytology laboratory)
What does “cíteolaíocht” mean?
- cytology
- The branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells.Also: cell biology, study of cells.
“Cíteolaíocht” with the article
Here is cíteolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cíteolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cíteolaíocht, the Irish word for cytology.
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Cytology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cytology?
The Irish for cytology is cíteolaíocht (pronounced “KEE-tyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cíteolaíocht in Irish?
Cíteolaíocht is said like “KEE-tyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈciːtʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cíteolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cíteolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cíteolaíocht change to chíteolaíocht or gcíteolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cíteolaíocht becomes mo chíteolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcíteolaíocht (eclipsis).
How is 'cíteolaíocht' related to the word for a cell?
It is built from the Greek-based prefix cít- (cell) and -eolaíocht (study); the everyday Irish word for a biological cell is 'cill'.
