HeyRuaHow to say “protozoan” in Irish
- Irish:
- prótasón
- English:
- protozoan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PROH-tuh-sohn” /ˈpɾˠoːt̪ˠəsˠoːnˠ/
- Plural:
- prótasóin (protozoans)
- Genitive singular:
- prótasóin, an phrótasóin (e.g. cill an phrótasóin, the cell of the protozoan)
- Genitive plural:
- prótasón, na bprótasón (e.g. staidéar na bprótasón, the study of protozoa)
What does “prótasón” mean?
- protozoan
- A tiny single-celled organism, such as an amoeba, belonging to the protozoa.Also: protozoon, single-celled organism, protist.
“Prótasón” with the article
The plural of protozoan in Irish is prótasóin. Here is prótasón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Prótasón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prótasón, the Irish word for protozoan.
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Protozoan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for protozoan?
The Irish for protozoan is prótasón (pronounced “PROH-tuh-sohn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is prótasóin.
How do you pronounce prótasón in Irish?
Prótasón is said like “PROH-tuh-sohn” (IPA /ˈpɾˠoːt̪ˠəsˠoːnˠ/).
What is the plural of protozoan in Irish?
The plural of prótasón is prótasóin; with the article, na prótasóin means “the protozoans”. The genitive plural is prótasón, as in staidéar na bprótasón (the study of protozoa).
Why does prótasón change to phrótasón or bprótasón?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prótasón becomes mo phrótasón (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprótasón (eclipsis).
Is a prótasón the same as a baictéar?
No. A prótasón is a single-celled organism with a nucleus, like an animal cell, while a baictéar (bacterium) has no nucleus.
