HeyRuaHow to say “canine tooth” in Irish
- Irish:
- corrfhiacail
- English:
- canine tooth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-ee-uh-kil” /ˈkɔɾˠiəkəlʲ/
- Plural:
- corrfhiacla (canine teeth)
- Genitive singular:
- corrfhiacaile, na corrfhiacaile (e.g. fréamh na corrfhiacaile, the root of the canine tooth)
- Genitive plural:
- corrfhiacla, na gcorrfhiacla (e.g. cruth na gcorrfhiacla, the shape of the canine teeth)
What does “corrfhiacail” mean?
- canine tooth
- One of the pointed teeth between the incisors and the molars; also called an eye tooth.Also: eye tooth, canine, fang.
“Corrfhiacail” with the article
The plural of canine tooth in Irish is corrfhiacla. Here is corrfhiacail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Corrfhiacail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corrfhiacail, the Irish word for canine tooth.
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Canine tooth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for canine tooth?
The Irish for canine tooth is corrfhiacail (pronounced “KOR-ee-uh-kil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is corrfhiacla.
How do you pronounce corrfhiacail in Irish?
Corrfhiacail is said like “KOR-ee-uh-kil” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠiəkəlʲ/).
What is the plural of canine tooth in Irish?
The plural of corrfhiacail is corrfhiacla; with the article, na corrfhiacla means “the canine teeth”. The genitive plural is corrfhiacla, as in cruth na gcorrfhiacla (the shape of the canine teeth).
Why does corrfhiacail change to chorrfhiacail or gcorrfhiacail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corrfhiacail becomes mo chorrfhiacail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorrfhiacail (eclipsis).
How is 'corrfhiacail' different from 'starrfhiacail'?
'Corrfhiacail' is the usual term for a canine or eye tooth, while 'starrfhiacail' means a projecting tooth or tusk, also used for a buck tooth.
