HeyRuaHow to say “polyp” in Irish
- Irish:
- polaip
- English:
- polyp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “POL-ip” /ˈpˠɔlˠəpʲ/
- Plural:
- polaipí (polyps)
- Genitive singular:
- polaipe, na polaipe (e.g. méid na polaipe, the size of the polyp)
- Genitive plural:
- polaipí, na bpolaipí (e.g. baint na bpolaipí, the removal of the polyps)
What does “polaip” mean?
“Polaip” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- polyp
- A small growth of tissue that sticks out from the lining of an organ such as the nose or bowel.Also: nasal polyp, growth, polypus.
1 other meaning:
- 2polyp
- A simple sea creature with a tube-shaped body and tentacles, such as a coral or sea anemone in its fixed form.Also: coral polyp, hydra.
“Polaip” with the article
The plural of polyp in Irish is polaipí. Here is polaip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Polaip” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polaip, the Irish word for polyp.
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Polyp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polyp?
The Irish for polyp is polaip (pronounced “POL-ip”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is polaipí.
How do you pronounce polaip in Irish?
Polaip is said like “POL-ip” (IPA /ˈpˠɔlˠəpʲ/).
What is the plural of polyp in Irish?
The plural of polaip is polaipí; with the article, na polaipí means “the polyps”. The genitive plural is polaipí, as in baint na bpolaipí (the removal of the polyps).
Why does polaip change to pholaip or bpolaip?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polaip becomes mo pholaip (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolaip (eclipsis).
Is 'polaip' the same as 'ochtapas'?
No. 'Polaip' is a polyp (a growth or a tiny sea creature), while an octopus is 'ochtapas'.
