HeyRuaHow to say “dendrite” in Irish
- Irish:
- deindrít
- English:
- dendrite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEN-dreetch” /ˈdʲenʲdʲɾʲiːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- deindríte, na deindríte (e.g. fad na deindríte, the length of the dendrite)
What does “deindrít” mean?
- dendrite
- A dendrite: a short branching extension of a nerve cell that carries signals towards the cell body.Also: nerve cell branch, neuron extension.
“Deindrít” with the article
Here is deindrít after the article (an t-alt).
an deindrít
the dendrite
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Deindrít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deindrít, the Irish word for dendrite.
Is cuid den néarón í an deindrít.
The dendrite is part of the neuron.
Glacann an deindrít le comharthaí ó chealla eile.
The dendrite receives signals from other cells.
Tá deindrít ghearr ghéagach ar an gcill seo.
This cell has a short branching dendrite.
Rinneamar staidéar ar struchtúr na deindríte inniu.
We studied the structure of the dendrite today.
Taispeánann an léaráid deindrít agus acsón.
The diagram shows a dendrite and an axon.
Bíonn an deindrít níos giorra ná an t-acsón.
The dendrite is usually shorter than the axon.
Tharraing an mac léinn pictiúr den deindrít.
The student drew a picture of the dendrite.
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Dendrite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dendrite?
The Irish for dendrite is deindrít (pronounced “DEN-dreetch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce deindrít in Irish?
Deindrít is said like “DEN-dreetch” (IPA /ˈdʲenʲdʲɾʲiːtʲ/).
Does deindrít have a plural?
No plural form is given for deindrít in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deindrít change to dheindrít or ndeindrít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deindrít becomes mo dheindrít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeindrít (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deindrít' and 'acsón'?
A 'deindrít' carries signals towards the nerve cell body, while an 'acsón' carries them away from it.
