HeyRuaHow to say “canine tooth” in Irish
- Irish:
- gonán
- English:
- canine tooth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GUN-awn” /ˈɡɔnˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gonáin (canine teeth)
- Genitive singular:
- gonáin, an ghonáin (e.g. barr an ghonáin, the tip of the canine tooth)
- Genitive plural:
- gonán, na ngonán (e.g. fréamhacha na ngonán, the roots of the canine teeth)
What does “gonán” mean?
- canine tooth
- A pointed tooth between the incisors and the molars, also called an eye tooth.Also: canine, eye tooth, cuspid.
“Gonán” with the article
The plural of canine tooth in Irish is gonáin. Here is gonán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gonán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gonán, 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 gonán (pronounced “GUN-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gonáin.
How do you pronounce gonán in Irish?
Gonán is said like “GUN-awn” (IPA /ˈɡɔnˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of canine tooth in Irish?
The plural of gonán is gonáin; with the article, na gonáin means “the canine teeth”. The genitive plural is gonán, as in fréamhacha na ngonán (the roots of the canine teeth).
Why does gonán change to ghonán or ngonán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gonán becomes mo ghonán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngonán (eclipsis).
Is 'gonán' the usual word for a canine tooth?
Yes, 'gonán' is the dictionary term, but in everyday speech people may also say 'fiacail' (tooth) with a description, or 'starrfhiacail' for a protruding tooth or fang.
