HeyRuaHow to say “guard cell” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciathchill
- English:
- guard cell
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKEE-uh-khil” /ˈʃciəxilʲ/
- Plural:
- sciathchealla (guard cells)
- Genitive singular:
- sciathchille, na sciathchille (e.g. cruth na sciathchille, the shape of the guard cell)
- Genitive plural:
- sciathcheall, na sciathcheall (e.g. obair na sciathcheall, the work of the guard cells)
What does “sciathchill” mean?
- guard cell
- In botany, one of the pair of cells around a stoma in a leaf that open and close the pore.Also: stoma cell, leaf pore cell.
“Sciathchill” with the article
The plural of guard cell in Irish is sciathchealla. Here is sciathchill after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sciathchill” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciathchill, the Irish word for guard cell.
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Guard cell in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guard cell?
The Irish for guard cell is sciathchill (pronounced “SHKEE-uh-khil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sciathchealla.
How do you pronounce sciathchill in Irish?
Sciathchill is said like “SHKEE-uh-khil” (IPA /ˈʃciəxilʲ/).
What is the plural of guard cell in Irish?
The plural of sciathchill is sciathchealla; with the article, na sciathchealla means “the guard cells”. The genitive plural is sciathcheall, as in obair na sciathcheall (the work of the guard cells).
How is 'sciathchill' formed?
It combines 'sciath' (shield, guard) with 'cill' (cell), so it literally means a guarding cell, used for the guard cells of a stoma.
