HeyRuaHow to say “cortex” in Irish
- Irish:
- coirtéis
- English:
- cortex
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-tchaysh” /ˈkoɾʲtʲeːʃ/
- Plural:
- coirtéisí (cortices)
- Genitive singular:
- coirtéise, na coirtéise (e.g. cealla na coirtéise, cells of the cortex)
- Genitive plural:
- coirtéisí, na gcoirtéisí (e.g. struchtúr na gcoirtéisí, the structure of the cortices)
What does “coirtéis” mean?
- cortex
- The outer layer of an organ or structure, especially the outer layer of the brain or of the kidney.Also: cerebral cortex, outer layer, bark.
“Coirtéis” with the article
The plural of cortex in Irish is coirtéisí. Here is coirtéis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coirtéis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coirtéis, the Irish word for cortex.
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Cortex in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cortex?
The Irish for cortex is coirtéis (pronounced “KOR-tchaysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is coirtéisí.
How do you pronounce coirtéis in Irish?
Coirtéis is said like “KOR-tchaysh” (IPA /ˈkoɾʲtʲeːʃ/).
What is the plural of cortex in Irish?
The plural of coirtéis is coirtéisí; with the article, na coirtéisí means “the cortices”. The genitive plural is coirtéisí, as in struchtúr na gcoirtéisí (the structure of the cortices).
Why does coirtéis change to choirtéis or gcoirtéis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coirtéis becomes mo choirtéis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoirtéis (eclipsis).
Is 'coirtéis' the same as 'cortex' in English?
Yes, 'coirtéis' is the scientific term for cortex, as in the outer layer of the brain or kidney; it is used mainly in biology and medicine.
