Microenvironment in Irish (Micrithimpeallacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for microenvironment?

The Irish for microenvironment is micrithimpeallacht (pronounced “MIK-ri-HIM-pyuh-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is micrithimpeallachtaí.

Q: What is the plural of microenvironment in Irish?

The plural of micrithimpeallacht is micrithimpeallachtaí; with the article, na micrithimpeallachtaí means “the microenvironments”. The genitive plural is micrithimpeallachtaí, as in staidéar ar mhicrithimpeallachtaí (a study of microenvironments).

How to say “microenvironment” in Irish

Irish:: micrithimpeallacht
English:: microenvironment
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “MIK-ri-HIM-pyuh-lukht” /ˈmʲɪcɾʲɪˌhiːmʲpʲəl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: micrithimpeallachtaí (microenvironments)
Genitive singular:: micrithimpeallachta, na micrithimpeallachta (e.g. tréithe na micrithimpeallachta, characteristics of the microenvironment)
Genitive plural:: micrithimpeallachtaí, na micrithimpeallachtaí (e.g. staidéar ar mhicrithimpeallachtaí, a study of microenvironments)

What does “micrithimpeallacht” mean?

microenvironment: A small, distinct local environment, such as the immediate surroundings of a cell, organism or habitat.Also: micro-environment, microhabitat.

“Micrithimpeallacht” with the article

The plural of microenvironment in Irish is micrithimpeallachtaí. Here is micrithimpeallacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an mhicrithimpeallacht

the microenvironment

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

na micrithimpeallachtaí

the microenvironments

Plural: no change after na

“Micrithimpeallacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using micrithimpeallacht, the Irish word for microenvironment.

Is micrithimpeallacht ar leith í an linn bheag seo.

This small pool is a distinct microenvironment.

Bíonn tionchar mór ag an micrithimpeallacht ar na cealla.

The microenvironment has a big influence on the cells.

Tomhaiseann siad teocht na micrithimpeallachta gach lá.

They measure the temperature of the microenvironment every day.

Tá micrithimpeallachtaí éagsúla le fáil san fhoraois.

Various microenvironments are found in the forest.

Maireann na feithidí seo i micrithimpeallacht thais.

These insects live in a damp microenvironment.

Athraíonn an solas sa mhicrithimpeallacht sin go minic.

The light in that microenvironment changes often.

Rinne an t-eolaí taighde ar mhicrithimpeallachtaí siadaí.

The scientist researched tumour microenvironments.

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Microenvironment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for microenvironment?

The Irish for microenvironment is micrithimpeallacht (pronounced “MIK-ri-HIM-pyuh-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is micrithimpeallachtaí.

How do you pronounce micrithimpeallacht in Irish?

Micrithimpeallacht is said like “MIK-ri-HIM-pyuh-lukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɪcɾʲɪˌhiːmʲpʲəl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of microenvironment in Irish?

The plural of micrithimpeallacht is micrithimpeallachtaí; with the article, na micrithimpeallachtaí means “the microenvironments”. The genitive plural is micrithimpeallachtaí, as in staidéar ar mhicrithimpeallachtaí (a study of microenvironments).

Why does micrithimpeallacht change to mhicrithimpeallacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhicrithimpeallacht. After ár (our) it stays ár micrithimpeallacht, because m does not take eclipsis.

How does 'micrithimpeallacht' relate to 'timpeallacht'?

It is formed from the prefix 'micri-' (micro-) and 'timpeallacht' (environment), with lenition of t after the prefix.

Microenvironment in Irish (Micrithimpeallacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage