HeyRuaHow to say “lysosome” in Irish
- Irish:
- líseasóm
- English:
- lysosome
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-shuh-sohm” /ˈlʲiːʃəsˌoːmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- líseasóim (lysosomes)
- Genitive singular:
- líseasóim, an líseasóim (e.g. feidhm an líseasóim, the function of the lysosome)
- Genitive plural:
- líseasóm, na líseasóm (e.g. feidhmeanna na líseasóm, the functions of the lysosomes)
What does “líseasóm” mean?
- lysosome
- A small structure inside a cell that contains enzymes which break down waste material and worn-out cell parts.Also: cell organelle, organelle.
“Líseasóm” with the article
The plural of lysosome in Irish is líseasóim. Here is líseasóm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an líseasóm
the lysosome
No change after an
na líseasóim
the lysosomes
Plural: no change after na
“Líseasóm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líseasóm, the Irish word for lysosome.
Is orgánaid sa chill é líseasóm.
A lysosome is an organelle in the cell.
Briseann an líseasóm síos ábhar dramhaíola.
The lysosome breaks down waste material.
Tá einsímí láidre i ngach líseasóm.
Every lysosome contains strong enzymes.
Tá na líseasóim le feiceáil faoin micreascóp.
The lysosomes can be seen under the microscope.
Cén fheidhm atá ag an líseasóm?
What function does the lysosome have?
Phléamar struchtúr an líseasóim sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We discussed the structure of the lysosome in biology class.
Tá líseasóim go leor i gcealla ainmhithe.
There are plenty of lysosomes in animal cells.
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Lysosome in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lysosome?
The Irish for lysosome is líseasóm (pronounced “LEE-shuh-sohm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is líseasóim.
How do you pronounce líseasóm in Irish?
Líseasóm is said like “LEE-shuh-sohm” (IPA /ˈlʲiːʃəsˌoːmˠ/).
What is the plural of lysosome in Irish?
The plural of líseasóm is líseasóim; with the article, na líseasóim means “the lysosomes”. The genitive plural is líseasóm, as in feidhmeanna na líseasóm (the functions of the lysosomes).
How do I tell líseasóm apart from ribeasóm?
A líseasóm (lysosome) digests waste in the cell, while a ribeasóm (ribosome) makes proteins.
