HeyRuaHow to say “metamorphosis” in Irish
- Irish:
- meiteamorfóis
- English:
- metamorphosis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MET-uh-muh-roh-fohsh” /ˈmʲɛtʲəməɾˠoːfˠoːʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- meiteamorfóise, na meiteamorfóise (e.g. céimeanna na meiteamorfóise, the stages of metamorphosis)
What does “meiteamorfóis” mean?
- metamorphosis
- A complete change of form, especially the change of an insect or amphibian from one stage of life to another, such as a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.Also: transformation, change of form.
“Meiteamorfóis” with the article
Here is meiteamorfóis after the article (an t-alt).
“Meiteamorfóis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meiteamorfóis, the Irish word for metamorphosis.
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Metamorphosis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for metamorphosis?
The Irish for metamorphosis is meiteamorfóis (pronounced “MET-uh-muh-roh-fohsh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce meiteamorfóis in Irish?
Meiteamorfóis is said like “MET-uh-muh-roh-fohsh” (IPA /ˈmʲɛtʲəməɾˠoːfˠoːʃ/).
Does meiteamorfóis have a plural?
No plural form is given for meiteamorfóis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meiteamorfóis change to mheiteamorfóis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheiteamorfóis. After ár (our) it stays ár meiteamorfóis, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is there a more everyday Irish word for transformation?
Yes, 'claochlú' or simply 'athrú' are used for change or transformation in general, while 'meiteamorfóis' is mainly the scientific term.
