HeyRuaHow to say “endoskeleton” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionchnámharlach
- English:
- endoskeleton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-khnaw-wur-lukh” /ˈɪnˠxnˠɑːwəɾˠl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- ionchnámharlaigh (endoskeletons)
- Genitive singular:
- ionchnámharlaigh, an ionchnámharlaigh (e.g. cnámha an ionchnámharlaigh, the bones of the endoskeleton)
- Genitive plural:
- ionchnámharlach, na n-ionchnámharlach (e.g. cnámha na n-ionchnámharlach, the bones of endoskeletons)
What does “ionchnámharlach” mean?
- endoskeleton
- An internal skeleton inside the body of an animal, such as the bony skeleton of vertebrates.Also: internal skeleton, inner skeleton.
“Ionchnámharlach” with the article
The plural of endoskeleton in Irish is ionchnámharlaigh. Here is ionchnámharlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionchnámharlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionchnámharlach, the Irish word for endoskeleton.
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Endoskeleton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for endoskeleton?
The Irish for endoskeleton is ionchnámharlach (pronounced “UN-khnaw-wur-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionchnámharlaigh.
How do you pronounce ionchnámharlach in Irish?
Ionchnámharlach is said like “UN-khnaw-wur-lukh” (IPA /ˈɪnˠxnˠɑːwəɾˠl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of endoskeleton in Irish?
The plural of ionchnámharlach is ionchnámharlaigh; with the article, na hionchnámharlaigh means “the endoskeletons”. The genitive plural is ionchnámharlach, as in cnámha na n-ionchnámharlach (the bones of endoskeletons).
Why does ionchnámharlach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionchnámharlach (the endoskeleton), a hionchnámharlach (her endoskeleton), a n-ionchnámharlach (their endoskeleton), na hionchnámharlaigh (the endoskeletons).
What is the opposite of ionchnámharlach?
The opposite is easchnámharlach, an exoskeleton, the hard outer covering of insects and crabs. Both build on cnámharlach, skeleton.
