HeyRuaHow to say “ankle” in Irish
- Irish:
- murnán
- English:
- ankle, instep
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOOR-nawn” /ˈmˠuːɾˠn̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- murnáin (ankles)
- Genitive singular:
- murnáin, an mhurnáin (e.g. leonadh an mhurnáin, spraining of the ankle)
- Genitive plural:
- murnán, na murnán (e.g. pian murnán, ankle pain)
What does “murnán” mean?
“Murnán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ankle
- The joint connecting the foot to the leg.Also: ankle joint.
1 other meaning: instep
- 2instep
- The arched upper part of the foot, or the back of the heel, in some uses.Also: heel.
Other Irish words for ankle: rúitín (ankle)
“Murnán” with the article
The plural of ankle in Irish is murnáin. Here is murnán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Murnán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using murnán, the Irish word for ankle.
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Ankle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ankle?
The Irish for ankle is murnán (pronounced “MOOR-nawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is murnáin. Depending on context it can also mean instep.
How do you pronounce murnán in Irish?
Murnán is said like “MOOR-nawn” (IPA /ˈmˠuːɾˠn̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of ankle in Irish?
The plural of murnán is murnáin; with the article, na murnáin means “the ankles”. The genitive plural is murnán, as in pian murnán (ankle pain).
Does murnán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Murnán can mean ankle or instep, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does murnán change to mhurnán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhurnán. After ár (our) it stays ár murnán, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is murnán the usual word for ankle?
Rúitín is the more common everyday word for ankle; murnán is also standard but is more regional and sometimes means the instep or heel area.
