HeyRuaHow to say “dermis” in Irish
- Irish:
- deirm
- English:
- dermis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “jerm” /dʲɛɾʲəmʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- deirme, na deirme (e.g. cealla na deirme, cells of the dermis)
What does “deirm” mean?
- dermis
- The dermis is the thick inner layer of the skin, lying beneath the outer layer (the epidermis).Also: derm, corium, true skin, inner layer of skin.
“Deirm” with the article
Here is deirm after the article (an t-alt).
an deirm
the dermis
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Deirm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deirm, the Irish word for dermis.
Tá an deirm faoin eipideirm.
The dermis lies beneath the epidermis.
Is ciseal den chraiceann í deirm.
The dermis is a layer of the skin.
Tá fuileadáin bheaga sa deirm.
There are small blood vessels in the dermis.
Tá tiús na deirme éagsúil ar fud an choirp.
The thickness of the dermis varies across the body.
Chuaigh an gearradh isteach go dtí an deirm.
The cut went down into the dermis.
Foghlaimímid faoin deirm sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We learn about the dermis in biology class.
Tá fréamhacha na ribí gruaige sa deirm.
The hair roots are in the dermis.
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Dermis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dermis?
The Irish for dermis is deirm (pronounced “jerm”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce deirm in Irish?
Deirm is said like “jerm” (IPA /dʲɛɾʲəmʲ/).
Does deirm have a plural?
No plural form is given for deirm in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deirm change to dheirm or ndeirm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deirm becomes mo dheirm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeirm (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deirm' and 'eipideirm'?
'Deirm' is the inner, thicker layer of skin, while 'eipideirm' is the thin outer layer on top of it.
Is 'deirm' an everyday word for skin?
No, the everyday word for skin is 'craiceann'; 'deirm' is a scientific term used in anatomy and biology.
