HeyRuaHow to say “collarbone” in Irish
- Irish:
- dealrachán
- English:
- collarbone
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAL-ruh-khawn” /ˈdʲal̪ˠɾˠəxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- dealracháin (collarbones)
- Genitive singular:
- dealracháin, an dealracháin (e.g. briseadh an dealracháin, fracture of the collarbone)
- Genitive plural:
- dealrachán, na ndealrachán (e.g. cruth na ndealrachán, the shape of the collarbones)
What does “dealrachán” mean?
- collarbone
- The long bone at the front of the shoulder that joins the breastbone to the shoulder blade.Also: clavicle, collar bone.
“Dealrachán” with the article
The plural of collarbone in Irish is dealracháin. Here is dealrachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dealrachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dealrachán, the Irish word for collarbone.
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Collarbone in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collarbone?
The Irish for collarbone is dealrachán (pronounced “DAL-ruh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dealracháin.
How do you pronounce dealrachán in Irish?
Dealrachán is said like “DAL-ruh-khawn” (IPA /ˈdʲal̪ˠɾˠəxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of collarbone in Irish?
The plural of dealrachán is dealracháin; with the article, na dealracháin means “the collarbones”. The genitive plural is dealrachán, as in cruth na ndealrachán (the shape of the collarbones).
Why does dealrachán change to dhealrachán or ndealrachán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dealrachán becomes mo dhealrachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndealrachán (eclipsis).
Is 'dealrachán' the everyday word for collarbone?
It is the dictionary term, and people also say 'cnámh an smiolgadáin' in some areas. 'Dealrachán' is the one used in medical and school contexts.
