HeyRuaHow to say “gastrulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- gastralú
- English:
- gastrulation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAS-truh-loo” /ˈɡasˠt̪ˠɾˠəl̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gastralaithe, an ghastralaithe (e.g. céim an ghastralaithe, the stage of gastrulation)
What does “gastralú” mean?
- gastrulation
- In embryology, the stage of development in which the embryo forms its germ layers by folding inward.Also: embryo development, germ layer formation.
“Gastralú” with the article
Here is gastralú after the article (an t-alt).
an gastralú
the gastrulation
No change after an
“Gastralú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gastralú, the Irish word for gastrulation.
Tarlaíonn gastralú go luath i bhforbairt an tsutha.
Gastrulation happens early in the development of the embryo.
Le linn an ghastralaithe cruthaítear na sraitheanna gaiméite.
During gastrulation the germ layers are formed.
Rinneamar staidéar ar ghastralú sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We studied gastrulation in biology class.
Tá an gastralú an-tábhachtach don suth.
Gastrulation is very important for the embryo.
Thosaigh an gastralú tar éis na blastaile.
Gastrulation began after the blastula stage.
Mhínigh an léachtóir próiseas an ghastralaithe.
The lecturer explained the process of gastrulation.
Is féidir gastralú a fheiceáil faoin micreascóp.
Gastrulation can be seen under the microscope.
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Gastrulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gastrulation?
The Irish for gastrulation is gastralú (pronounced “GAS-truh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gastralú in Irish?
Gastralú is said like “GAS-truh-loo” (IPA /ˈɡasˠt̪ˠɾˠəl̪ˠuː/).
Does gastralú have a plural?
No plural form is given for gastralú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gastralú change to ghastralú or ngastralú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gastralú becomes mo ghastralú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngastralú (eclipsis).
Is 'gastralú' an everyday word?
No, 'gastralú' is a technical term used in biology and embryology, related to 'gástrail' (gastrula).
