HeyRuaHow to say “anatomy” in Irish
- Irish:
- anatamaíocht
- English:
- anatomy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-uh-tuh-mee-ukht” /ˈanət̪ˠəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- anatamaíochta, na hanatamaíochta (e.g. léachtóir anatamaíochta, anatomy lecturer)
What does “anatamaíocht” mean?
- anatomy
- The science that studies the structure of the bodies of humans, animals and plants.Also: human anatomy, body structure.
“Anatamaíocht” with the article
Here is anatamaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an anatamaíocht
the anatomy
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Anatamaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anatamaíocht, the Irish word for anatomy.
Tá anatamaíocht á staidéar aici san ollscoil.
She is studying anatomy at university.
Is ábhar deacair í an anatamaíocht.
Anatomy is a difficult subject.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar anatamaíochta inné.
I bought an anatomy book yesterday.
Bhí scrúdú againn san anatamaíocht ar maidin.
We had an exam in anatomy this morning.
Caithfidh gach mac léinn leighis anatamaíocht a fhoghlaim.
Every medical student has to learn anatomy.
Tá suim mhór aige in anatamaíocht na n-ainmhithe.
He is very interested in animal anatomy.
Fuair sí marc maith i rang na hanatamaíochta.
She got a good mark in the anatomy class.
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Anatomy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anatomy?
The Irish for anatomy is anatamaíocht (pronounced “AN-uh-tuh-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce anatamaíocht in Irish?
Anatamaíocht is said like “AN-uh-tuh-mee-ukht” (IPA /ˈanət̪ˠəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does anatamaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for anatamaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does anatamaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an anatamaíocht (the anatomy), a hanatamaíocht (her anatomy), a n-anatamaíocht (their anatomy).
What is the Irish for an anatomist?
An anatomist is 'anatamaí', and the related adjective 'anatamaíoch' means anatomical.
