HeyRuaHow to say “plasma” in Irish
- Irish:
- plasma
- English:
- plasma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAS-muh” /ˈpl̪ˠasˠmˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- plasma, an phlasma (e.g. próitéiní an phlasma, the plasma proteins)
What does “plasma” mean?
“Plasma” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plasma
- The clear yellowish liquid part of blood in which the blood cells are carried.Also: blood plasma.
1 other meaning:
- 2plasma
- In physics, a hot ionised gas regarded as a state of matter distinct from solid, liquid and gas.Also: ionised gas.
“Plasma” with the article
Here is plasma after the article (an t-alt).
an plasma
the plasma
No change after an
“Plasma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plasma, the Irish word for plasma.
Is leacht buí é plasma.
Plasma is a yellow liquid.
Tá an plasma ag iompar na gcealla fola.
The plasma carries the blood cells.
Bhailigh an t-ospidéal plasma ó dheontóirí.
The hospital collected plasma from donors.
Tá próitéiní tábhachtacha sa phlasma.
There are important proteins in the plasma.
Rinne siad tástáil ar shampla plasma.
They tested a plasma sample.
Is plasma í an ghrian den chuid is mó.
The sun is mostly plasma.
Thug sé plasma i lár na seachtaine.
He donated plasma in the middle of the week.
Other nouns in Irish
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Plasma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plasma?
The Irish for plasma is plasma (pronounced “PLAS-muh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce plasma in Irish?
Plasma is said like “PLAS-muh” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠasˠmˠə/).
Does plasma have a plural?
No plural form is given for plasma in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does plasma change to phlasma or bplasma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plasma becomes mo phlasma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplasma (eclipsis).
Is 'plasma' in Irish the same as in English?
Yes, 'plasma' is used for both blood plasma and the physics state of matter, just as in English.
