HeyRuaHow to say “paramecium” in Irish
- Irish:
- paraiméiciam
- English:
- paramecium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “par-uh-MAY-kee-um” /ˌpaɾˠəˈmʲeːcəmˠ/
- Plural:
- paraiméiciamaí (parameciums)
- Genitive singular:
- paraiméiciam, an pharaiméiciam (e.g. cill an pharaiméiciam, the cell of the paramecium)
- Genitive plural:
- paraiméiciamaí, na bparaiméiciamaí (e.g. gluaiseacht na bparaiméiciamaí, the movement of the paramecia)
What does “paraiméiciam” mean?
- paramecium
- A tiny single-celled freshwater organism covered in fine hairs, often studied in biology.Also: slipper animalcule, protozoan, ciliate.
“Paraiméiciam” with the article
The plural of paramecium in Irish is paraiméiciamaí. Here is paraiméiciam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paraiméiciam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paraiméiciam, the Irish word for paramecium.
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Paramecium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paramecium?
The Irish for paramecium is paraiméiciam (pronounced “par-uh-MAY-kee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paraiméiciamaí.
How do you pronounce paraiméiciam in Irish?
Paraiméiciam is said like “par-uh-MAY-kee-um” (IPA /ˌpaɾˠəˈmʲeːcəmˠ/).
What is the plural of paramecium in Irish?
The plural of paraiméiciam is paraiméiciamaí; with the article, na paraiméiciamaí means “the parameciums”. The genitive plural is paraiméiciamaí, as in gluaiseacht na bparaiméiciamaí (the movement of the paramecia).
Why does paraiméiciam change to pharaiméiciam or bparaiméiciam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paraiméiciam becomes mo pharaiméiciam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparaiméiciam (eclipsis).
Does 'paraiméiciam' change in the genitive singular?
No, the form stays 'paraiméiciam', though it is lenited after the article: 'an pharaiméiciam'.
