HeyRuaHow to say “aorta” in Irish
- Irish:
- aorta
- English:
- aorta
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ay-OR-tuh” /eːˈoːɾˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- aortaí (aortas)
- Genitive singular:
- aorta, an aorta (e.g. balla an aorta, wall of the aorta)
- Genitive plural:
- aortaí, na n-aortaí (e.g. méid na n-aortaí, size of the aortas)
What does “aorta” mean?
- aorta
- The aorta is the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.Also: main artery, great artery.
“Aorta” with the article
The plural of aorta in Irish is aortaí. Here is aorta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aorta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aorta, the Irish word for aorta.
Other nouns in Irish
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Aorta in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aorta?
The Irish for aorta is aorta (pronounced “ay-OR-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aortaí.
How do you pronounce aorta in Irish?
Aorta is said like “ay-OR-tuh” (IPA /eːˈoːɾˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of aorta in Irish?
The plural of aorta is aortaí; with the article, na haortaí means “the aortas”. The genitive plural is aortaí, as in méid na n-aortaí (size of the aortas).
Why does aorta sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aorta (the aorta), a haorta (her aorta), a n-aorta (their aorta), na haortaí (the aortas).
Is the aorta an artery or a vein in Irish terms?
The aorta is an artaire (artery), not a féith (vein), since it carries blood away from the heart.
