HeyRuaHow to say “ectoparasite” in Irish
- Irish:
- eicteaparaisít
- English:
- ectoparasite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “EK-tuh-par-uh-sheet” /ˈɛktəˌpaɾˠəʃiːtʲ/
- Plural:
- eicteaparaisítí (ectoparasites)
- Genitive singular:
- eicteaparaisíte, na heicteaparaisíte (e.g. saolré na heicteaparaisíte, life cycle of the ectoparasite)
- Genitive plural:
- eicteaparaisítí, na n-eicteaparaisítí (e.g. saolréanna na n-eicteaparaisítí, the life cycles of ectoparasites)
What does “eicteaparaisít” mean?
- ectoparasite
- A parasite, such as a flea, louse or tick, that lives on the outside of its host's body.Also: external parasite, parasite.
“Eicteaparaisít” with the article
The plural of ectoparasite in Irish is eicteaparaisítí. Here is eicteaparaisít after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eicteaparaisít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eicteaparaisít, the Irish word for ectoparasite.
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Ectoparasite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ectoparasite?
The Irish for ectoparasite is eicteaparaisít (pronounced “EK-tuh-par-uh-sheet”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eicteaparaisítí.
How do you pronounce eicteaparaisít in Irish?
Eicteaparaisít is said like “EK-tuh-par-uh-sheet” (IPA /ˈɛktəˌpaɾˠəʃiːtʲ/).
What is the plural of ectoparasite in Irish?
The plural of eicteaparaisít is eicteaparaisítí; with the article, na heicteaparaisítí means “the ectoparasites”. The genitive plural is eicteaparaisítí, as in saolréanna na n-eicteaparaisítí (the life cycles of ectoparasites).
Why does eicteaparaisít sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eicteaparaisít (the ectoparasite), a heicteaparaisít (her ectoparasite), a n-eicteaparaisít (their ectoparasite), na heicteaparaisítí (the ectoparasites).
How does 'eicteaparaisít' differ from 'paraisít'?
'Paraisít' is any parasite, while 'eicteaparaisít' is specifically one living on the outside of the host, such as a 'míol' (louse) or 'sceartán' (tick).
