HeyRuaHow to say “cannula” in Irish
- Irish:
- cannúl
- English:
- cannula
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-ool” /ˈkan̪ˠuːlˠ/
- Plural:
- cannúil (cannulas)
- Genitive singular:
- cannúil, an channúil (e.g. fad an channúil, the length of the cannula)
- Genitive plural:
- cannúl, na gcannúl (e.g. fad na gcannúl, the length of the cannulas)
What does “cannúl” mean?
- cannula
- A thin tube inserted into the body, for example into a vein, to give or drain fluid.Also: tube, drip tube, venous cannula.
“Cannúl” with the article
The plural of cannula in Irish is cannúil. Here is cannúl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cannúl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cannúl, the Irish word for cannula.
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Cannula in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cannula?
The Irish for cannula is cannúl (pronounced “KAN-ool”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cannúil.
How do you pronounce cannúl in Irish?
Cannúl is said like “KAN-ool” (IPA /ˈkan̪ˠuːlˠ/).
What is the plural of cannula in Irish?
The plural of cannúl is cannúil; with the article, na cannúil means “the cannulas”. The genitive plural is cannúl, as in fad na gcannúl (the length of the cannulas).
Why does cannúl change to channúl or gcannúl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cannúl becomes mo channúl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcannúl (eclipsis).
Is cannúl the same as feadán?
Feadán is any tube, while cannúl is the specific medical tube put into a vein or body cavity.
