HeyRuaHow to say “canine tooth” in Irish
- Irish:
- cíocrán
- English:
- canine tooth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEEK-rawn” /ˈciːkɾˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- cíocráin (canine teeth)
- Genitive singular:
- cíocráin, an chíocráin (e.g. barr an chíocráin, the tip of the canine tooth)
- Genitive plural:
- cíocrán, na gcíocrán (e.g. fad na gcíocrán, the length of the canine teeth)
What does “cíocrán” mean?
- canine tooth
- One of the four pointed teeth between the front teeth and the back teeth.Also: eye tooth, canine, cuspid.
“Cíocrán” with the article
The plural of canine tooth in Irish is cíocráin. Here is cíocrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cíocrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cíocrán, the Irish word for canine tooth.
Other nouns in Irish
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Canine tooth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for canine tooth?
The Irish for canine tooth is cíocrán (pronounced “KEEK-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cíocráin.
How do you pronounce cíocrán in Irish?
Cíocrán is said like “KEEK-rawn” (IPA /ˈciːkɾˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of canine tooth in Irish?
The plural of cíocrán is cíocráin; with the article, na cíocráin means “the canine teeth”. The genitive plural is cíocrán, as in fad na gcíocrán (the length of the canine teeth).
Why does cíocrán change to chíocrán or gcíocrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cíocrán becomes mo chíocrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcíocrán (eclipsis).
What is the everyday word for a tooth in general?
The general word is 'fiacail'; 'cíocrán' refers specifically to a canine or eye tooth.
