Appendix in Irish (Aipindic): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for appendix?

The Irish for appendix is aipindic (pronounced “AP-in-dik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aipindicí.

Q: What is the plural of appendix in Irish?

The plural of aipindic is aipindicí; with the article, na haipindicí means “the appendices”. The genitive plural is aipindicí, as in ábhar na n-aipindicí (the content of the appendices).

How to say “appendix” in Irish

Irish:: aipindic
English:: appendix
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “AP-in-dik” /ˈapʲɪnʲdʲɪkʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: aipindicí (appendices)
Genitive singular:: aipindice, na haipindice (e.g. athlasadh na haipindice, inflammation of the appendix)
Genitive plural:: aipindicí, na n-aipindicí (e.g. ábhar na n-aipindicí, the content of the appendices)

What does “aipindic” mean?

“Aipindic” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

appendix: The small tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine.Also: vermiform appendix.

1 other meaning:

2appendix: A section of extra material added at the end of a book or document.Also: addendum, annex.

“Aipindic” with the article

The plural of appendix in Irish is aipindicí. Here is aipindic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an aipindic

the appendix

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na haipindicí

the appendices

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Aipindic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aipindic, the Irish word for appendix.

Baineadh an aipindic de inné.

He had his appendix removed yesterday.

Bhí pian aici in aice na haipindice.

She had pain near her appendix.

Tá an tábla le fáil san aipindic.

The table can be found in the appendix.

Phléasc a haipindic i lár na hoíche.

Her appendix burst in the middle of the night.

Tá trí aipindic ag deireadh na tuarascála.

There are three appendices at the end of the report.

Ní raibh aon trioblóid riamh agam le m'aipindic.

I never had any trouble with my appendix.

Cuir na figiúirí go léir in aipindic.

Put all the figures in an appendix.

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Appendix in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for appendix?

The Irish for appendix is aipindic (pronounced “AP-in-dik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aipindicí.

How do you pronounce aipindic in Irish?

Aipindic is said like “AP-in-dik” (IPA /ˈapʲɪnʲdʲɪkʲ/).

What is the plural of appendix in Irish?

The plural of aipindic is aipindicí; with the article, na haipindicí means “the appendices”. The genitive plural is aipindicí, as in ábhar na n-aipindicí (the content of the appendices).

Why does aipindic sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aipindic (the appendix), a haipindic (her appendix), a n-aipindic (their appendix), na haipindicí (the appendices).

Is 'aipindic' used for the appendix of a book?

It can be, but for a book or document 'aguisín' or 'iarscríbhinn' is more usual; 'aipindic' is mainly the body part.

What is appendicitis in Irish?

Appendicitis is 'aipindicíteas'.

Appendix in Irish (Aipindic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage