HeyRuaHow to say “bronchiole” in Irish
- Irish:
- broincín
- English:
- bronchiole
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRON-keen” /ˈbɾɔnʲciːnʲ/
- Plural:
- broincíní (bronchioles)
- Genitive singular:
- broincín, an bhroincín (e.g. balla an bhroincín, the wall of the bronchiole)
- Genitive plural:
- broincíní, na mbroincíní (e.g. athlasadh na mbroincíní, inflammation of the bronchioles)
What does “broincín” mean?
- bronchiole
- One of the very small air tubes inside the lungs that branch off from the bronchi.Also: small airway, lung tube.
“Broincín” with the article
The plural of bronchiole in Irish is broincíní. Here is broincín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Broincín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using broincín, the Irish word for bronchiole.
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Bronchiole in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bronchiole?
The Irish for bronchiole is broincín (pronounced “BRON-keen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is broincíní.
How do you pronounce broincín in Irish?
Broincín is said like “BRON-keen” (IPA /ˈbɾɔnʲciːnʲ/).
What is the plural of bronchiole in Irish?
The plural of broincín is broincíní; with the article, na broincíní means “the bronchioles”. The genitive plural is broincíní, as in athlasadh na mbroincíní (inflammation of the bronchioles).
Why does broincín change to bhroincín or mbroincín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) broincín becomes mo bhroincín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbroincín (eclipsis).
How is 'broincín' different from the bronchus?
A 'broincín' is a bronchiole, one of the tiny branches that come off the larger bronchi in the lungs.
