HeyRuaHow to say “fibril” in Irish
- Irish:
- fibril
- English:
- fibril
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FIB-ril” /ˈfʲɪbʲɾʲəlʲ/
- Plural:
- fibrilí (fibrils)
- Genitive singular:
- fibrile, na fibrile (e.g. struchtúr na fibrile, structure of the fibril)
- Genitive plural:
- fibrilí, na bhfibrilí (e.g. líonra na bhfibrilí, the network of the fibrils)
What does “fibril” mean?
- fibril
- A very small, thin fibre, especially one found in muscle, nerve or plant tissue.Also: small fibre, filament, myofibril.
“Fibril” with the article
The plural of fibril in Irish is fibrilí. Here is fibril after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fibril” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fibril, the Irish word for fibril.
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Fibril in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fibril?
The Irish for fibril is fibril (pronounced “FIB-ril”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fibrilí.
How do you pronounce fibril in Irish?
Fibril is said like “FIB-ril” (IPA /ˈfʲɪbʲɾʲəlʲ/).
What is the plural of fibril in Irish?
The plural of fibril is fibrilí; with the article, na fibrilí means “the fibrils”. The genitive plural is fibrilí, as in líonra na bhfibrilí (the network of the fibrils).
Why does fibril change to fhibril or bhfibril?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fibril becomes m'fhibril (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfibril (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fibril and snáithín?
Snáithín is the general word for a fibre, while fibril is a technical term for a very fine fibre, often part of a larger snáithín.
