HeyRuaHow to say “gametocyte” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaiméiticít
- English:
- gametocyte
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAM-ay-tik-eet” /ˈɡamʲeːtʲɪciːtʲ/
- Plural:
- gaiméiticítí (gametocytes)
- Genitive singular:
- gaiméiticíte, na gaiméiticíte (e.g. forbairt na gaiméiticíte, development of the gametocyte)
- Genitive plural:
- gaiméiticítí, na ngaiméiticítí (e.g. líon na ngaiméiticítí, number of gametocytes)
What does “gaiméiticít” mean?
- gametocyte
- A cell in biology that divides to produce gametes (sex cells).Also: germ cell, reproductive cell.
“Gaiméiticít” with the article
The plural of gametocyte in Irish is gaiméiticítí. Here is gaiméiticít after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gaiméiticít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gaiméiticít, the Irish word for gametocyte.
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Gametocyte in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gametocyte?
The Irish for gametocyte is gaiméiticít (pronounced “GAM-ay-tik-eet”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gaiméiticítí.
How do you pronounce gaiméiticít in Irish?
Gaiméiticít is said like “GAM-ay-tik-eet” (IPA /ˈɡamʲeːtʲɪciːtʲ/).
What is the plural of gametocyte in Irish?
The plural of gaiméiticít is gaiméiticítí; with the article, na gaiméiticítí means “the gametocytes”. The genitive plural is gaiméiticítí, as in líon na ngaiméiticítí (number of gametocytes).
Why does gaiméiticít change to ghaiméiticít or ngaiméiticít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaiméiticít becomes mo ghaiméiticít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaiméiticít (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gaiméiticít' and 'gaiméit'?
A 'gaiméiticít' is the parent cell that divides, while a 'gaiméit' is the resulting sex cell, such as an egg or sperm.
