HeyRuaHow to say “stoma” in Irish
- Irish:
- stóma
- English:
- stoma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “STOH-muh” /ˈst̪ˠoːmˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- stómaí (stomas)
- Genitive singular:
- stóma, an stóma (e.g. oscailt an stóma, the opening of the stoma)
- Genitive plural:
- stómaí, na stómaí (e.g. líon na stómaí, the number of stomata)
What does “stóma” mean?
“Stóma” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stoma
- A tiny pore on the surface of a leaf or stem through which a plant takes in and gives out gases.Also: leaf pore, pore, stomata.
1 other meaning:
- 2stoma
- A surgically made opening in the body, such as in the abdomen, through which waste can leave the body.Also: surgical opening, colostomy opening.
“Stóma” with the article
The plural of stoma in Irish is stómaí. Here is stóma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an stóma
the stoma
No change after an
na stómaí
the stomas
Plural: no change after na
“Stóma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stóma, the Irish word for stoma.
Is poll beag ar an duilleog é stóma.
A stoma is a small hole on the leaf.
Dúnann an stóma nuair a bhíonn an aimsir te.
The stoma closes when the weather is hot.
Tá na stómaí ar íochtar na duilleoige.
The stomata are on the underside of the leaf.
Rialaíonn cealla garda méid an stóma.
Guard cells control the size of the stoma.
Téann gáis isteach trí na stómaí.
Gases go in through the stomata.
Thug an bhanaltra aire do mo stóma.
The nurse looked after my stoma.
Chonaiceamar stómaí faoin micreascóp inniu.
We saw stomata under the microscope today.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stoma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stoma?
The Irish for stoma is stóma (pronounced “STOH-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stómaí.
How do you pronounce stóma in Irish?
Stóma is said like “STOH-muh” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠoːmˠə/).
What is the plural of stoma in Irish?
The plural of stóma is stómaí; with the article, na stómaí means “the stomas”. The genitive plural is stómaí, as in líon na stómaí (the number of stomata).
Is 'stóma' the same as 'goile' (stomach)?
No, 'stóma' is a pore on a leaf or a surgical opening, while the stomach is 'goile' or 'bolg'.
