HeyRuaHow to say “synapse” in Irish
- Irish:
- sionapsa
- English:
- synapse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIN-uh-psuh” /ˈʃɪnˠəpˠsˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sionapsa, an tsionapsa (e.g. struchtúr an tsionapsa, structure of the synapse)
What does “sionapsa” mean?
- synapse
- The junction between two nerve cells across which nerve impulses pass.Also: nerve junction, synaptic junction.
“Sionapsa” with the article
Here is sionapsa after the article (an t-alt).
an sionapsa
the synapse
No change after an
“Sionapsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sionapsa, the Irish word for synapse.
Is ceangal idir dhá néarón é sionapsa.
A synapse is a connection between two neurons.
Trasnaíonn an comhartha an sionapsa go han-tapa.
The signal crosses the synapse very quickly.
Tá bearna bheag sa sionapsa.
There is a small gap in the synapse.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi fheidhm an tsionapsa inniu.
We learned about the function of the synapse today.
Scaoiltear ceimiceáin isteach sa sionapsa.
Chemicals are released into the synapse.
Tharraing an múinteoir léaráid den sionapsa ar an gclár.
The teacher drew a diagram of the synapse on the board.
Bíonn ról tábhachtach ag an sionapsa sa chuimhne.
The synapse plays an important role in memory.
Other nouns in Irish
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Synapse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for synapse?
The Irish for synapse is sionapsa (pronounced “SHIN-uh-psuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sionapsa in Irish?
Sionapsa is said like “SHIN-uh-psuh” (IPA /ˈʃɪnˠəpˠsˠə/).
Does sionapsa have a plural?
No plural form is given for sionapsa in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sionapsa change to shionapsa?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shionapsa. After ár (our) it stays ár sionapsa, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'sionapsa' an everyday word?
No, sionapsa is a technical term used in biology and medicine, mainly in textbooks and science classes.
