HeyRuaHow to say “platelet” in Irish
- Irish:
- pláitín
- English:
- platelet, small plate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAW-cheen” /ˈpɫ̪ɑːtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- pláitíní (platelets)
- Genitive singular:
- pláitín, an phláitín (e.g. méid an phláitín, the size of the platelet)
- Genitive plural:
- pláitíní, na bpláitíní (e.g. líon na bpláitíní, the platelet count)
What does “pláitín” mean?
“Pláitín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- platelet
- A tiny cell fragment in the blood that helps it to clot.Also: blood platelet, thrombocyte.
1 other meaning: small plate
- 2small plate
- A small flat plate or disc, such as a kneecap or a small metal plate.Also: disc, kneecap, plaque.
“Pláitín” with the article
The plural of platelet in Irish is pláitíní. Here is pláitín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pláitín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pláitín, the Irish word for platelet.
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Platelet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for platelet?
The Irish for platelet is pláitín (pronounced “PLAW-cheen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pláitíní. Depending on context it can also mean small plate.
How do you pronounce pláitín in Irish?
Pláitín is said like “PLAW-cheen” (IPA /ˈpɫ̪ɑːtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of platelet in Irish?
The plural of pláitín is pláitíní; with the article, na pláitíní means “the platelets”. The genitive plural is pláitíní, as in líon na bpláitíní (the platelet count).
Does pláitín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pláitín can mean platelet or small plate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pláitín change to phláitín or bpláitín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pláitín becomes mo phláitín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpláitín (eclipsis).
Is 'pláitín' related to 'pláta'?
Yes, 'pláitín' is a diminutive of 'pláta' (plate), so it literally means a little plate, used for a blood platelet or in 'pláitín glúine' (kneecap).
