HeyRuaHow to say “bronchus” in Irish
- Irish:
- broncas
- English:
- bronchus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BRONG-kus” /ˈbˠɾˠɔŋkəsˠ/
- Plural:
- broncais (bronchi)
- Genitive singular:
- broncais, an bhroncais (e.g. balla an bhroncais, wall of the bronchus)
- Genitive plural:
- broncas, na mbroncas (e.g. athlasadh na mbroncas, inflammation of the bronchi)
What does “broncas” mean?
- bronchus
- One of the two main air tubes that branch from the windpipe into the lungs.Also: bronchial tube, airway.
“Broncas” with the article
The plural of bronchus in Irish is broncais. Here is broncas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Broncas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using broncas, the Irish word for bronchus.
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Bronchus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bronchus?
The Irish for bronchus is broncas (pronounced “BRONG-kus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is broncais.
How do you pronounce broncas in Irish?
Broncas is said like “BRONG-kus” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠɔŋkəsˠ/).
What is the plural of bronchus in Irish?
The plural of broncas is broncais; with the article, na broncais means “the bronchi”. The genitive plural is broncas, as in athlasadh na mbroncas (inflammation of the bronchi).
Why does broncas change to bhroncas or mbroncas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) broncas becomes mo bhroncas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbroncas (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for bronchitis?
Bronchitis is 'broincíteas', the inflammation of the bronchi (na broncais).
