HeyRuaHow to say “diatom” in Irish
- Irish:
- diatóm
- English:
- diatom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-uh-tohm” /ˈdʲiət̪ˠoːmˠ/
- Plural:
- diatóim (diatoms)
- Genitive singular:
- diatóim, an diatóim (e.g. balla cille an diatóim, the cell wall of the diatom)
- Genitive plural:
- diatóm, na ndiatóm (e.g. fás na ndiatóm, the growth of diatoms)
What does “diatóm” mean?
- diatom
- A tiny single-celled alga with a cell wall made of silica, found in water and soil.Also: alga, microscopic alga, plankton.
“Diatóm” with the article
The plural of diatom in Irish is diatóim. Here is diatóm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diatóm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diatóm, the Irish word for diatom.
Other nouns in Irish
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Diatom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diatom?
The Irish for diatom is diatóm (pronounced “DEE-uh-tohm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diatóim.
How do you pronounce diatóm in Irish?
Diatóm is said like “DEE-uh-tohm” (IPA /ˈdʲiət̪ˠoːmˠ/).
What is the plural of diatom in Irish?
The plural of diatóm is diatóim; with the article, na diatóim means “the diatoms”. The genitive plural is diatóm, as in fás na ndiatóm (the growth of diatoms).
Why does diatóm change to dhiatóm or ndiatóm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diatóm becomes mo dhiatóm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiatóm (eclipsis).
Is 'diatóm' a common word?
No, 'diatóm' is a technical term used in biology and science, mostly in textbooks and terminology lists.
