HeyRuaHow to say “cerebellum” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceirbrín
- English:
- cerebellum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KER-uh-breen” /ˈcɛɾʲəbʲɾʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- ceirbríní (cerebellums)
- Genitive singular:
- ceirbrín, an cheirbrín (e.g. feidhm an cheirbrín, function of the cerebellum)
- Genitive plural:
- ceirbríní, na gceirbríní (e.g. feidhm na gceirbríní, the function of the cerebella)
What does “ceirbrín” mean?
- cerebellum
- The cerebellum is the small part of the brain at the back of the head that controls balance and movement.Also: little brain, hindbrain.
“Ceirbrín” with the article
The plural of cerebellum in Irish is ceirbríní. Here is ceirbrín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceirbrín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceirbrín, the Irish word for cerebellum.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cerebellum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cerebellum?
The Irish for cerebellum is ceirbrín (pronounced “KER-uh-breen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceirbríní.
How do you pronounce ceirbrín in Irish?
Ceirbrín is said like “KER-uh-breen” (IPA /ˈcɛɾʲəbʲɾʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of cerebellum in Irish?
The plural of ceirbrín is ceirbríní; with the article, na ceirbríní means “the cerebellums”. The genitive plural is ceirbríní, as in feidhm na gceirbríní (the function of the cerebella).
Why does ceirbrín change to cheirbrín or gceirbrín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceirbrín becomes mo cheirbrín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceirbrín (eclipsis).
How is 'ceirbrín' different from 'inchinn'?
'Inchinn' is the whole brain, while 'ceirbrín' is only the cerebellum, a small part at the back of it.
