HeyRuaHow to say “epithelium” in Irish
- Irish:
- eipitéiliam
- English:
- epithelium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ep-ih-TAY-lee-um” /ɛpʲɪˈtʲeːlʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eipitéiliam, an eipitéiliam (e.g. cealla an eipitéiliam, cells of the epithelium)
What does “eipitéiliam” mean?
- epithelium
- The thin layer of cells that covers the surfaces of the body and lines its organs and cavities.Also: epithelial tissue, lining tissue.
“Eipitéiliam” with the article
Here is eipitéiliam after the article (an t-alt).
an t-eipitéiliam
the epithelium
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Eipitéiliam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eipitéiliam, the Irish word for epithelium.
Is fíochán é an t-eipitéiliam.
Epithelium is a tissue.
Clúdaíonn eipitéiliam dromchla an choirp.
Epithelium covers the surface of the body.
Tá cealla an eipitéiliam an-dlúth le chéile.
The cells of the epithelium are packed very closely together.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an eipitéiliam sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We studied epithelium in biology class.
Tá eipitéiliam ar líneáil an bhoilg.
The lining of the stomach has epithelium.
Chonaic sí an t-eipitéiliam faoin micreascóp.
She saw the epithelium under the microscope.
Bíonn eipitéiliam tanaí sna scamhóga.
There is thin epithelium in the lungs.
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Epithelium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epithelium?
The Irish for epithelium is eipitéiliam (pronounced “ep-ih-TAY-lee-um”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce eipitéiliam in Irish?
Eipitéiliam is said like “ep-ih-TAY-lee-um” (IPA /ɛpʲɪˈtʲeːlʲiəmˠ/).
Does eipitéiliam have a plural?
No plural form is given for eipitéiliam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eipitéiliam sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eipitéiliam (the epithelium), a heipitéiliam (her epithelium), a n-eipitéiliam (their epithelium).
Does 'eipitéiliam' take t- after the article?
Yes, as a masculine noun beginning with a vowel it becomes 'an t-eipitéiliam' in the nominative, but the genitive is 'an eipitéiliam'.
