HeyRuaHow to say “cochlea” in Irish
- Irish:
- cochla
- English:
- cochlea
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOKH-luh” /ˈkɔxlˠə/
- Plural:
- cochlaí (cochleas)
- Genitive singular:
- cochla, na cochla (e.g. cruth na cochla, the shape of the cochlea)
- Genitive plural:
- cochlaí, na gcochlaí (e.g. struchtúr na gcochlaí, the structure of the cochleae)
What does “cochla” mean?
- cochlea
- The spiral-shaped part of the inner ear that turns sound vibrations into nerve signals.Also: inner ear, spiral of the ear.
“Cochla” with the article
The plural of cochlea in Irish is cochlaí. Here is cochla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cochla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cochla, the Irish word for cochlea.
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Cochlea in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cochlea?
The Irish for cochlea is cochla (pronounced “KOKH-luh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cochlaí.
How do you pronounce cochla in Irish?
Cochla is said like “KOKH-luh” (IPA /ˈkɔxlˠə/).
What is the plural of cochlea in Irish?
The plural of cochla is cochlaí; with the article, na cochlaí means “the cochleas”. The genitive plural is cochlaí, as in struchtúr na gcochlaí (the structure of the cochleae).
Why does cochla change to chochla or gcochla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cochla becomes mo chochla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcochla (eclipsis).
Is 'cochla' the same as 'cochall'?
No. 'Cochla' is the cochlea of the ear, while 'cochall' means a hood or cowl.
