HeyRuaHow to say “duodenum” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúidéineam
- English:
- duodenum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-jay-nyum” /ˈd̪ˠuːdʲeːnʲəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dúidéinim, an dúidéinim (e.g. othras an dúidéinim, ulcer of the duodenum)
What does “dúidéineam” mean?
- duodenum
- The first part of the small intestine, just below the stomach.Also: small intestine, duodenal.
“Dúidéineam” with the article
Here is dúidéineam after the article (an t-alt).
an dúidéineam
the duodenum
No change after an
“Dúidéineam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúidéineam, the Irish word for duodenum.
Is cuid den stéig bheag é an dúidéineam.
The duodenum is part of the small intestine.
Tá an dúidéineam díreach faoin ngoile.
The duodenum lies just below the stomach.
Bhí othras an dúidéinim air le fada.
He had a duodenal ulcer for a long time.
Scrúdaigh an dochtúir balla an dúidéinim.
The doctor examined the wall of the duodenum.
Téann an bia ón ngoile isteach sa dúidéineam.
Food passes from the stomach into the duodenum.
Fuarthas athlasadh i ndúidéineam an othair.
Inflammation was found in the patient's duodenum.
Tá pian aige in aice leis an dúidéineam.
He has pain near the duodenum.
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Duodenum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for duodenum?
The Irish for duodenum is dúidéineam (pronounced “DOO-jay-nyum”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dúidéineam in Irish?
Dúidéineam is said like “DOO-jay-nyum” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːdʲeːnʲəmˠ/).
Does dúidéineam have a plural?
No plural form is given for dúidéineam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dúidéineam change to dhúidéineam or ndúidéineam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúidéineam becomes mo dhúidéineam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúidéineam (eclipsis).
Is dúidéineam a common word in Irish?
No, dúidéineam is a medical term; in everyday speech people usually just refer to the goile (stomach) or the putóga (intestines).
