HeyRuaHow to say “collarbone” in Irish
- Irish:
- smiolgadán
- English:
- collarbone
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SMIL-uh-guh-dawn” /ˈsˠmʲɪlˠəɡəd̪ˠɑːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- smiolgadáin (collarbones)
- Genitive singular:
- smiolgadáin, an smiolgadáin (e.g. briseadh an smiolgadáin, fracture of the collarbone)
- Genitive plural:
- smiolgadán, na smiolgadán (e.g. briseadh na smiolgadán, fracture of the collarbones)
What does “smiolgadán” mean?
- collarbone
- The long bone at the front of the shoulder, joining the breastbone to the shoulder blade.Also: clavicle, collar bone.
“Smiolgadán” with the article
The plural of collarbone in Irish is smiolgadáin. Here is smiolgadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an smiolgadán
the collarbone
No change after an
na smiolgadáin
the collarbones
Plural: no change after na
“Smiolgadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smiolgadán, the Irish word for collarbone.
Bhris sé a smiolgadán ag imirt peile.
He broke his collarbone playing football.
Tá an smiolgadán gar don chraiceann.
The collarbone is close to the skin.
Gortaíodh mo smiolgadán nuair a thit mé.
My collarbone was hurt when I fell.
Tá pian i mo smiolgadán ó inné.
I've had a pain in my collarbone since yesterday.
Thaispeáin an dochtúir íomhá an smiolgadáin dom.
The doctor showed me the image of the collarbone.
Tá dhá smiolgadán ag gach duine.
Everyone has two collarbones.
Bhí a smiolgadáin le feiceáil go soiléir.
Her collarbones were clearly visible.
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Collarbone in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collarbone?
The Irish for collarbone is smiolgadán (pronounced “SMIL-uh-guh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is smiolgadáin.
How do you pronounce smiolgadán in Irish?
Smiolgadán is said like “SMIL-uh-guh-dawn” (IPA /ˈsˠmʲɪlˠəɡəd̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of collarbone in Irish?
The plural of smiolgadán is smiolgadáin; with the article, na smiolgadáin means “the collarbones”. The genitive plural is smiolgadán, as in briseadh na smiolgadán (fracture of the collarbones).
What is the difference between smiolgadán and slinneán?
Smiolgadán is the collarbone at the front of the shoulder, while slinneán is the shoulder blade at the back.
