HeyRuaHow to say “axon” in Irish
- Irish:
- acsón
- English:
- axon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-sohn” /ˈaksoːn/
- Plural:
- acsóin (axons)
- Genitive singular:
- acsóin, an acsóin (e.g. fad an acsóin, the length of the axon)
- Genitive plural:
- acsón, na n-acsón (e.g. líon na n-acsón, the number of axons)
What does “acsón” mean?
- axon
- The long thread-like part of a nerve cell that carries signals away from the cell body.Also: nerve fibre, neurite.
“Acsón” with the article
The plural of axon in Irish is acsóin. Here is acsón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Acsón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using acsón, the Irish word for axon.
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Axon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for axon?
The Irish for axon is acsón (pronounced “AK-sohn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is acsóin.
How do you pronounce acsón in Irish?
Acsón is said like “AK-sohn” (IPA /ˈaksoːn/).
What is the plural of axon in Irish?
The plural of acsón is acsóin; with the article, na hacsóin means “the axons”. The genitive plural is acsón, as in líon na n-acsón (the number of axons).
Why does acsón sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-acsón (the axon), a hacsón (her axon), a n-acsón (their axon), na hacsóin (the axons).
What is the difference between 'acsón' and 'néarón'?
A 'néarón' is the whole nerve cell, while an 'acsón' is only the long fibre that carries signals away from it.
