HeyRuaHow to say “annulus” in Irish
- Irish:
- annalas
- English:
- annulus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-uh-luss” /ˈanˠəl̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- annalais (annuluses)
- Genitive singular:
- annalais, an annalais (e.g. achar an annalais, area of the annulus)
- Genitive plural:
- annalas, na n-annalas (e.g. achair na n-annalas, the areas of the annuli)
What does “annalas” mean?
- annulus
- A ring-shaped figure or part, such as the region between two concentric circles, or a ring-like structure in biology.Also: ring, ring-shaped part, annular region.
“Annalas” with the article
The plural of annulus in Irish is annalais. Here is annalas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Annalas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using annalas, the Irish word for annulus.
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Annulus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for annulus?
The Irish for annulus is annalas (pronounced “AN-uh-luss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is annalais.
How do you pronounce annalas in Irish?
Annalas is said like “AN-uh-luss” (IPA /ˈanˠəl̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of annulus in Irish?
The plural of annalas is annalais; with the article, na hannalais means “the annuluses”. The genitive plural is annalas, as in achair na n-annalas (the areas of the annuli).
Why does annalas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-annalas (the annulus), a hannalas (her annulus), a n-annalas (their annulus), na hannalais (the annuluses).
Is 'annalas' the same as 'fáinne'?
'Fáinne' is the everyday word for a ring, while 'annalas' is the technical term for an annulus in geometry or biology.
