HeyRuaHow to say “dendron” in Irish
- Irish:
- deandrón
- English:
- dendron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAN-drohn” /ˈdʲand̪ˠɾˠoːnˠ/
- Plural:
- deandróin (dendrons)
- Genitive singular:
- deandróin, an deandróin (e.g. fad an deandróin, length of the dendron)
- Genitive plural:
- deandrón, na ndeandrón (e.g. dendrídí na ndeandrón, the dendrites of the dendrons)
What does “deandrón” mean?
- dendron
- A dendron is a branching extension of a nerve cell that carries signals towards the cell body; it is another word for a dendrite.Also: dendrite, nerve fibre, neuron branch.
“Deandrón” with the article
The plural of dendron in Irish is deandróin. Here is deandrón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deandrón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deandrón, the Irish word for dendron.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dendron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dendron?
The Irish for dendron is deandrón (pronounced “DYAN-drohn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deandróin.
How do you pronounce deandrón in Irish?
Deandrón is said like “DYAN-drohn” (IPA /ˈdʲand̪ˠɾˠoːnˠ/).
What is the plural of dendron in Irish?
The plural of deandrón is deandróin; with the article, na deandróin means “the dendrons”. The genitive plural is deandrón, as in dendrídí na ndeandrón (the dendrites of the dendrons).
Why does deandrón change to dheandrón or ndeandrón?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deandrón becomes mo dheandrón (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeandrón (eclipsis).
Is 'deandrón' the same as a dendrite?
Yes, in everyday biology teaching 'deandrón' covers what English calls a dendron or dendrite, the branches of a nerve cell that receive signals.
