HeyRuaHow to say “transplantation” in Irish
- Irish:
- trasphlandáil
- English:
- transplantation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAHS-flan-daw-il” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˌfˠl̪ˠan̪ˠd̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- trasphlandála, na trasphlandála (e.g. costas na trasphlandála, the cost of the transplantation)
What does “trasphlandáil” mean?
- transplantation
- The act of moving an organ or tissue from one body to another, or moving a plant to a new place; it is the verbal noun of the verb trasphlandáil.Also: transplant, transplanting.
“Trasphlandáil” with the article
Here is trasphlandáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Trasphlandáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trasphlandáil, the Irish word for transplantation.
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Transplantation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for transplantation?
The Irish for transplantation is trasphlandáil (pronounced “TRAHS-flan-daw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce trasphlandáil in Irish?
Trasphlandáil is said like “TRAHS-flan-daw-il” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˌfˠl̪ˠan̪ˠd̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does trasphlandáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for trasphlandáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does trasphlandáil change to thrasphlandáil or dtrasphlandáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trasphlandáil becomes mo thrasphlandáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrasphlandáil (eclipsis).
Can trasphlandáil be used as a verb?
Yes, trasphlandáil is also the verb 'transplant', so you can say trasphlandáil an crann, 'transplant the tree', and ag trasphlandáil, 'transplanting'.
