HeyRuaHow to say “microscope” in Irish
- Irish:
- micreascóp
- English:
- microscope
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIK-ruh-skohp” /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəskoːpˠ/
- Plural:
- micreascóip (microscopes)
- Genitive singular:
- micreascóip, an mhicreascóip (e.g. lionsa an mhicreascóip, the lens of the microscope)
- Genitive plural:
- micreascóp, na micreascóp (e.g. lionsaí na micreascóp, the lenses of the microscopes)
What does “micreascóp” mean?
- microscope
- An instrument with lenses that makes very small things look much bigger so they can be studied.Also: magnifying instrument, lab microscope.
“Micreascóp” with the article
The plural of microscope in Irish is micreascóip. Here is micreascóp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Micreascóp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using micreascóp, the Irish word for microscope.
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Microscope in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for microscope?
The Irish for microscope is micreascóp (pronounced “MIK-ruh-skohp”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is micreascóip.
How do you pronounce micreascóp in Irish?
Micreascóp is said like “MIK-ruh-skohp” (IPA /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəskoːpˠ/).
What is the plural of microscope in Irish?
The plural of micreascóp is micreascóip; with the article, na micreascóip means “the microscopes”. The genitive plural is micreascóp, as in lionsaí na micreascóp (the lenses of the microscopes).
Why does micreascóp change to mhicreascóp?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhicreascóp. After ár (our) it stays ár micreascóp, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the Irish for telescope, which is often confused with micreascóp?
A telescope is 'teileascóp'; 'micreascóp' is for tiny things close up.
