HeyRuaHow to say “symbiosis” in Irish
- Irish:
- siombóis
- English:
- symbiosis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “shum-BOASH” /ʃɪmˈboːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- siombóise, na siombóise (e.g. tairbhe na siombóise, the benefit of the symbiosis)
What does “siombóis” mean?
- symbiosis
- A close relationship between two different living things in which both usually benefit.Also: mutualism, symbiotic relationship.
“Siombóis” with the article
Here is siombóis after the article (an t-alt).
an tsiombóis
the symbiosis
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Siombóis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siombóis, the Irish word for symbiosis.
Is sampla maith de shiombóis é an léicean.
Lichen is a good example of symbiosis.
Bhíomar ag foghlaim faoin tsiombóis sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We were learning about symbiosis in biology class.
Míníonn an múinteoir coincheap na siombóise go soiléir.
The teacher explains the concept of symbiosis clearly.
Tá siombóis idir an dá orgánach seo.
There is symbiosis between these two organisms.
Bíonn siombóis le feiceáil go minic san fharraige.
Symbiosis is often seen in the sea.
Scríobh mé aiste ar an tsiombóis inné.
I wrote an essay on symbiosis yesterday.
Is cineál caidrimh í an tsiombóis.
Symbiosis is a kind of relationship.
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Symbiosis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for symbiosis?
The Irish for symbiosis is siombóis (pronounced “shum-BOASH”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce siombóis in Irish?
Siombóis is said like “shum-BOASH” (IPA /ʃɪmˈboːʃ/).
Does siombóis have a plural?
No plural form is given for siombóis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does siombóis change to shiombóis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiombóis. After ár (our) it stays ár siombóis, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is siombóis different from paraisíteachas?
In siombóis both organisms usually benefit, while in paraisíteachas (parasitism) one lives at the expense of the other.
