HeyRuaHow to say “lymphocyte” in Irish
- Irish:
- limficít
- English:
- lymphocyte
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIM-fi-keet” /ˈl̠ʲimʲfʲiciːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- limficíte, na limficíte (e.g. núicléas na limficíte, the nucleus of the lymphocyte)
What does “limficít” mean?
- lymphocyte
- A type of white blood cell that is part of the body's immune system.Also: white blood cell, lymph cell.
“Limficít” with the article
Here is limficít after the article (an t-alt).
an limficít
the lymphocyte
No change after an
“Limficít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using limficít, the Irish word for lymphocyte.
Is cineál cille fola bán í an limficít.
The lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell.
Troideann an limficít in aghaidh ionfhabhtuithe.
The lymphocyte fights infections.
Rinne an dochtúir scrúdú ar an limficít.
The doctor examined the lymphocyte.
Tá ról na limficíte tábhachtach don díonacht.
The role of the lymphocyte is important for immunity.
Chonaic sí limficít faoin micreascóp.
She saw a lymphocyte under the microscope.
Déantar limficít sa smior.
A lymphocyte is made in the bone marrow.
Foghlaimímid faoin limficít sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We learn about the lymphocyte in biology class.
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Lymphocyte in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lymphocyte?
The Irish for lymphocyte is limficít (pronounced “LIM-fi-keet”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce limficít in Irish?
Limficít is said like “LIM-fi-keet” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲimʲfʲiciːtʲ/).
Does limficít have a plural?
No plural form is given for limficít in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'limficít' related to 'limfe'?
Yes, 'limficít' (lymphocyte) is a cell found in 'limfe' (lymph) and in the blood.
