HeyRuaHow to say “labium” in Irish
- Irish:
- laibiam
- English:
- labium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAB-ee-um” /ˈlˠabʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- laibiamaí (labiums)
- Genitive singular:
- laibiam, an laibiam (e.g. cruth an laibiam, shape of the labium)
- Genitive plural:
- laibiamaí, na laibiamaí (e.g. at na laibiamaí, swelling of the labia)
What does “laibiam” mean?
- labium
- A lip or lip-like part, especially one of the folds of the vulva or a mouthpart of an insect.Also: lip, labia.
“Laibiam” with the article
The plural of labium in Irish is laibiamaí. Here is laibiam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an laibiam
the labium
No change after an
na laibiamaí
the labiums
Plural: no change after na
“Laibiam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laibiam, the Irish word for labium.
Is cuid den chorp é an laibiam.
The labium is a part of the body.
Tá laibiam ag an bhfeithid seo.
This insect has a labium.
Scrúdaigh an dochtúir na laibiamaí.
The doctor examined the labia.
Bhí at ar an laibiam.
There was swelling on the labium.
Tá dhá laibiam ann, ceann ar gach taobh.
There are two labia, one on each side.
Léigh mé faoi struchtúr an laibiam sa leabhar.
I read about the structure of the labium in the book.
Bíonn laibiamaí éagsúla ag feithidí éagsúla.
Different insects have different labia.
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Labium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for labium?
The Irish for labium is laibiam (pronounced “LAB-ee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is laibiamaí.
How do you pronounce laibiam in Irish?
Laibiam is said like “LAB-ee-um” (IPA /ˈlˠabʲiəmˠ/).
What is the plural of labium in Irish?
The plural of laibiam is laibiamaí; with the article, na laibiamaí means “the labiums”. The genitive plural is laibiamaí, as in at na laibiamaí (swelling of the labia).
Is 'laibiam' the everyday word for lip?
No, for an ordinary lip use 'liopa' or 'beol'; 'laibiam' is a technical anatomical or biological term.
