HeyRuaHow to say “melanoma” in Irish
- Irish:
- meileanóma
- English:
- melanoma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mel-uh-NOH-muh” /ˌmʲɛlʲəˈn̪ˠoːmˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- meileanóma, an mheileanóma (e.g. comharthaí an mheileanóma, symptoms of melanoma)
What does “meileanóma” mean?
- melanoma
- A serious type of skin cancer that develops from the cells that give skin its colour.Also: skin cancer, malignant melanoma.
“Meileanóma” with the article
Here is meileanóma after the article (an t-alt).
an meileanóma
the melanoma
No change after an
“Meileanóma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meileanóma, the Irish word for melanoma.
Is cineál ailse craicinn é meileanóma.
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer.
Fuarthas meileanóma ar a droim anuraidh.
Melanoma was found on her back last year.
Méadaíonn an ghrian an baol meileanóma.
The sun increases the risk of melanoma.
Bhí an meileanóma faoi smacht tar éis na hobráide.
The melanoma was under control after the operation.
Is féidir an meileanóma a leigheas má aimsítear go luath é.
Melanoma can be cured if it is found early.
Labhair an dochtúir liom faoi chóireáil meileanóma.
The doctor spoke to me about melanoma treatment.
Tá níos mó cásanna meileanóma in Éirinn anois.
There are more cases of melanoma in Ireland now.
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Melanoma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for melanoma?
The Irish for melanoma is meileanóma (pronounced “mel-uh-NOH-muh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce meileanóma in Irish?
Meileanóma is said like “mel-uh-NOH-muh” (IPA /ˌmʲɛlʲəˈn̪ˠoːmˠə/).
Does meileanóma have a plural?
No plural form is given for meileanóma in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meileanóma change to mheileanóma?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheileanóma. After ár (our) it stays ár meileanóma, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is meileanóma the same as ailse chraicinn?
Meileanóma is one particular kind of ailse chraicinn (skin cancer), usually the most dangerous kind.
