HeyRuaHow to say “lymph” in Irish
- Irish:
- limfe
- English:
- lymph
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIM-fyeh” /ˈlʲɪmʲfʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- limfe, na limfe (e.g. sreabhadh na limfe, the flow of lymph)
What does “limfe” mean?
- lymph
- A clear, colourless fluid containing white blood cells that circulates through the lymphatic system of the body.Also: lymph fluid, lymphatic fluid.
“Limfe” with the article
Here is limfe after the article (an t-alt).
an limfe
the lymph
No change after an
“Limfe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using limfe, the Irish word for lymph.
Is sreabhán soiléir í limfe.
Lymph is a clear fluid.
Iompraíonn an limfe cealla bána fola.
The lymph carries white blood cells.
Bíonn limfe ag sileadh ón gcneá.
Lymph is oozing from the wound.
Ghlan na faireoga an limfe.
The glands filtered the lymph.
Tá sreabhadh na limfe an-mhall.
The flow of lymph is very slow.
Bhí ionfhabhtú sa limfe aige.
He had an infection in the lymph.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoin limfe sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We learned about lymph in biology class.
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Lymph in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lymph?
The Irish for lymph is limfe (pronounced “LIM-fyeh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce limfe in Irish?
Limfe is said like “LIM-fyeh” (IPA /ˈlʲɪmʲfʲə/).
Does limfe have a plural?
No plural form is given for limfe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'lymph node' in Irish?
It is usually 'nód limfe' or 'faireog limfe', using the genitive limfe after the noun.
