HeyRuaHow to say “epidermis” in Irish
- Irish:
- eipideirm
- English:
- epidermis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “EP-ih-derm” /ˈɛpʲɪdʲɛɾʲəmʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eipideirme, na heipideirme (e.g. cealla na heipideirme, cells of the epidermis)
What does “eipideirm” mean?
- epidermis
- The thin outer layer of the skin of an animal or person, or the outer layer of cells of a plant.Also: outer skin, cuticle, skin layer.
“Eipideirm” with the article
Here is eipideirm after the article (an t-alt).
an eipideirm
the epidermis
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eipideirm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eipideirm, the Irish word for epidermis.
Is í an eipideirm an ciseal is forimeallaí den chraiceann.
The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.
Níl aon fhuileadáin san eipideirm.
There are no blood vessels in the epidermis.
Cosnaíonn an eipideirm an corp ar ghalair.
The epidermis protects the body from disease.
Tá eipideirm thanaí ar dhuilleoga an phlanda seo.
This plant's leaves have a thin epidermis.
Rinneamar staidéar ar chealla na heipideirme faoin micreascóp.
We studied the epidermis cells under the microscope.
Ní dhéanann dó gréine dochar ach don eipideirm uaireanta.
Sunburn sometimes damages only the epidermis.
Tá an deirm faoin eipideirm.
The dermis lies beneath the epidermis.
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Epidermis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epidermis?
The Irish for epidermis is eipideirm (pronounced “EP-ih-derm”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eipideirm in Irish?
Eipideirm is said like “EP-ih-derm” (IPA /ˈɛpʲɪdʲɛɾʲəmʲ/).
Does eipideirm have a plural?
No plural form is given for eipideirm in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eipideirm sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eipideirm (the epidermis), a heipideirm (her epidermis), a n-eipideirm (their epidermis).
What is the difference between eipideirm and craiceann?
Craiceann is the everyday word for skin, while eipideirm is the technical term for its outer layer, used in biology and medicine.
