HeyRuaHow to say “xylem” in Irish
- Irish:
- xiléim
- English:
- xylem
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ZY-laym” /ˈziːlʲeːmʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- xiléimí (xylems)
- Genitive singular:
- xiléime, na xiléime (e.g. cealla na xiléime, the cells of the xylem)
- Genitive plural:
- xiléimí, na xiléimí (e.g. cealla na xiléimí, the cells of the xylems)
What does “xiléim” mean?
- xylem
- The woody tissue in a plant that carries water and minerals up from the roots.Also: wood tissue, water-conducting tissue, plant vascular tissue.
“Xiléim” with the article
The plural of xylem in Irish is xiléimí. Here is xiléim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an xiléim
the xylem
No change after an
na xiléimí
the xylems
Plural: no change after na
“Xiléim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using xiléim, the Irish word for xylem.
Iompraíonn an xiléim uisce ón bhfréamh go dtí na duilleoga.
The xylem carries water from the root to the leaves.
Is fíochán planda í xiléim.
Xylem is a plant tissue.
Tá cealla na xiléime marbh nuair a bhíonn siad aibí.
Xylem cells are dead when they are mature.
Chonaiceamar an xiléim faoin micreascóp inniu.
We saw the xylem under the microscope today.
Bíonn xiléimí agus fléimí le chéile i ngas an phlanda.
Xylems and phloems lie together in the plant stem.
Tá lignin i mballaí na xiléime.
There is lignin in the walls of the xylem.
Foghlaimíonn daltaí faoi xiléim sa rang bitheolaíochta.
Pupils learn about xylem in biology class.
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Xylem in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for xylem?
The Irish for xylem is xiléim (pronounced “ZY-laym”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is xiléimí.
How do you pronounce xiléim in Irish?
Xiléim is said like “ZY-laym” (IPA /ˈziːlʲeːmʲ/).
What is the plural of xylem in Irish?
The plural of xiléim is xiléimí; with the article, na xiléimí means “the xylems”. The genitive plural is xiléimí, as in cealla na xiléimí (the cells of the xylems).
What is the difference between xiléim and fléim?
Xiléim carries water and minerals upward from the roots, while fléim (phloem) carries food made in the leaves around the plant.
