HeyRuaHow to say “staphylococcus” in Irish
- Irish:
- stafalacocas
- English:
- staphylococcus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAF-uh-luh-kok-us” /ˈsˠt̪ˠafˠəl̪ˠəˌkɔkəsˠ/
- Plural:
- stafalacocais (staphylococcuses)
- Genitive singular:
- stafalacocais, an stafalacocais (e.g. ionfhabhtú stafalacocais, staphylococcus infection)
- Genitive plural:
- stafalacocas, na stafalacocas (e.g. fás na stafalacocas, the growth of the staphylococci)
What does “stafalacocas” mean?
- staphylococcus
- A type of round bacterium that grows in clusters and can cause infections such as boils and food poisoning.Also: staph, staph bacterium, bacterium.
“Stafalacocas” with the article
The plural of staphylococcus in Irish is stafalacocais. Here is stafalacocas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stafalacocas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stafalacocas, the Irish word for staphylococcus.
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Staphylococcus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for staphylococcus?
The Irish for staphylococcus is stafalacocas (pronounced “STAF-uh-luh-kok-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stafalacocais.
How do you pronounce stafalacocas in Irish?
Stafalacocas is said like “STAF-uh-luh-kok-us” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠafˠəl̪ˠəˌkɔkəsˠ/).
What is the plural of staphylococcus in Irish?
The plural of stafalacocas is stafalacocais; with the article, na stafalacocais means “the staphylococcuses”. The genitive plural is stafalacocas, as in fás na stafalacocas (the growth of the staphylococci).
How is 'MRSA' related to stafalacocas?
MRSA is a strain of stafalacocas órga that resists methicillin and other antibiotics, often discussed in hospitals.
