HeyRuaHow to say “endometrium” in Irish
- Irish:
- inmheitriam
- English:
- endometrium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-veh-tree-um” /ˈɪnʲvʲɛtʲɾʲiəmˠ/
- Plural:
- inmheitriamaí (endometriums)
- Genitive singular:
- inmheitriam, an inmheitriam (e.g. ailse an inmheitriam, cancer of the endometrium)
- Genitive plural:
- inmheitriamaí, na n-inmheitriamaí (e.g. samplaí na n-inmheitriamaí, the samples of the endometria)
What does “inmheitriam” mean?
- endometrium
- The mucous membrane that lines the inside of the womb.Also: lining of the womb, uterine lining.
“Inmheitriam” with the article
The plural of endometrium in Irish is inmheitriamaí. Here is inmheitriam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inmheitriam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inmheitriam, the Irish word for endometrium.
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Endometrium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for endometrium?
The Irish for endometrium is inmheitriam (pronounced “IN-veh-tree-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inmheitriamaí.
How do you pronounce inmheitriam in Irish?
Inmheitriam is said like “IN-veh-tree-um” (IPA /ˈɪnʲvʲɛtʲɾʲiəmˠ/).
What is the plural of endometrium in Irish?
The plural of inmheitriam is inmheitriamaí; with the article, na hinmheitriamaí means “the endometriums”. The genitive plural is inmheitriamaí, as in samplaí na n-inmheitriamaí (the samples of the endometria).
Why does inmheitriam sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inmheitriam (the endometrium), a hinmheitriam (her endometrium), a n-inmheitriam (their endometrium), na hinmheitriamaí (the endometriums).
Is 'inmheitriam' an everyday word?
No, inmheitriam is a medical term; in ordinary speech people might say líneáil na broinne, 'the lining of the womb'.
