HeyRuaHow to say “phagocyte” in Irish
- Irish:
- fagaicít
- English:
- phagocyte
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAG-uh-keet” /ˈfˠaɡəciːtʲ/
- Plural:
- fagaicítí (phagocytes)
- Genitive singular:
- fagaicíte, na fagaicíte (e.g. feidhm na fagaicíte, the function of the phagocyte)
- Genitive plural:
- fagaicítí, na bhfagaicítí (e.g. gníomhaíocht na bhfagaicítí, the activity of the phagocytes)
What does “fagaicít” mean?
- phagocyte
- A cell in the body, such as a white blood cell, that engulfs and destroys bacteria and other foreign particles.Also: white blood cell, scavenger cell.
“Fagaicít” with the article
The plural of phagocyte in Irish is fagaicítí. Here is fagaicít after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fagaicít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fagaicít, the Irish word for phagocyte.
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Phagocyte in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phagocyte?
The Irish for phagocyte is fagaicít (pronounced “FAG-uh-keet”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fagaicítí.
How do you pronounce fagaicít in Irish?
Fagaicít is said like “FAG-uh-keet” (IPA /ˈfˠaɡəciːtʲ/).
What is the plural of phagocyte in Irish?
The plural of fagaicít is fagaicítí; with the article, na fagaicítí means “the phagocytes”. The genitive plural is fagaicítí, as in gníomhaíocht na bhfagaicítí (the activity of the phagocytes).
Why does fagaicít change to fhagaicít or bhfagaicít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fagaicít becomes m'fhagaicít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfagaicít (eclipsis).
Is 'fagaicít' the same as a white blood cell?
Not exactly: many phagocytes are white blood cells (leicicítí), but 'fagaicít' refers specifically to cells that engulf particles.
