Diaphragm in Irish (Diafram): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for diaphragm?

The Irish for diaphragm is diafram (pronounced “DEE-uh-frum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diafraim.

Q: What is the plural of diaphragm in Irish?

The plural of diafram is diafraim; with the article, na diafraim means “the diaphragms”. The genitive plural is diafram, as in feidhm na ndiafram (the function of the diaphragms).

How to say “diaphragm” in Irish

Irish:: diafram
English:: diaphragm
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “DEE-uh-frum” /ˈdʲiəfˠɾˠəmˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: diafraim (diaphragms)
Genitive singular:: diafraim, an diafraim (e.g. matán an diafraim, the diaphragm muscle)
Genitive plural:: diafram, na ndiafram (e.g. feidhm na ndiafram, the function of the diaphragms)

What does “diafram” mean?

“Diafram” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

diaphragm: The dome-shaped muscle between the chest and the abdomen that helps you breathe.Also: midriff, breathing muscle.

1 other meaning:

2diaphragm: A thin flexible disc or membrane, as in a loudspeaker, camera or contraceptive device.Also: membrane, contraceptive diaphragm, camera diaphragm.

“Diafram” with the article

The plural of diaphragm in Irish is diafraim. Here is diafram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an diafram

the diaphragm

No change after an

na diafraim

the diaphragms

Plural: no change after na

“Diafram” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using diafram, the Irish word for diaphragm.

Is matán láidir é an diafram.

The diaphragm is a strong muscle.

Bíonn an diafram ag obair nuair a análaímid.

The diaphragm works when we breathe.

Bhí pian ghéar i mo dhiafram.

I had a sharp pain in my diaphragm.

Canann sí ón diafram, dar leis an múinteoir.

She sings from the diaphragm, according to the teacher.

Mhínigh an dochtúir obair an diafraim dúinn.

The doctor explained the work of the diaphragm to us.

Tá dhá dhiafram sa ghléas seo.

There are two diaphragms in this device.

Cuireann na diafraim fuaim amach sa challaire.

The diaphragms produce sound in the loudspeaker.

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Diaphragm in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for diaphragm?

The Irish for diaphragm is diafram (pronounced “DEE-uh-frum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diafraim.

How do you pronounce diafram in Irish?

Diafram is said like “DEE-uh-frum” (IPA /ˈdʲiəfˠɾˠəmˠ/).

What is the plural of diaphragm in Irish?

The plural of diafram is diafraim; with the article, na diafraim means “the diaphragms”. The genitive plural is diafram, as in feidhm na ndiafram (the function of the diaphragms).

Why does diafram change to dhiafram or ndiafram?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diafram becomes mo dhiafram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiafram (eclipsis).

Is there a native Irish word for the diaphragm?

Yes, 'scairt' is the traditional word for the diaphragm or midriff, while 'diafram' is the usual technical term in science and medicine.

Diaphragm in Irish (Diafram): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage