HeyRuaHow to say “cornea” in Irish
- Irish:
- coirne
- English:
- cornea
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-nyuh” /ˈkoɾˠnʲə/
- Plural:
- coirní (corneas)
- Genitive singular:
- coirne, na coirne (e.g. dromchla na coirne, surface of the cornea)
- Genitive plural:
- coirní, na gcoirní (e.g. trasphlandú na gcoirní, the transplanting of the corneas)
What does “coirne” mean?
- cornea
- The clear, curved outer layer at the front of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.Also: corneal layer, eye surface.
“Coirne” with the article
The plural of cornea in Irish is coirní. Here is coirne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coirne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coirne, the Irish word for cornea.
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Cornea in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cornea?
The Irish for cornea is coirne (pronounced “KOR-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is coirní.
How do you pronounce coirne in Irish?
Coirne is said like “KOR-nyuh” (IPA /ˈkoɾˠnʲə/).
What is the plural of cornea in Irish?
The plural of coirne is coirní; with the article, na coirní means “the corneas”. The genitive plural is coirní, as in trasphlandú na gcoirní (the transplanting of the corneas).
Why does coirne change to choirne or gcoirne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coirne becomes mo choirne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoirne (eclipsis).
Is 'coirne' the same as 'corn' (horn)?
No. Although both come from the Latin for horn, 'coirne' is the cornea of the eye, while 'corn' is a horn, drinking horn or trophy cup.
