HeyRuaHow to say “exoskeleton” in Irish
- Irish:
- eiseachnámharlach
- English:
- exoskeleton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ESH-ukh-naw-wur-lukh” /ˈɛʃəxˌnˠɑːwəɾˠl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- eiseachnámharlaigh (exoskeletons)
- Genitive singular:
- eiseachnámharlaigh, an eiseachnámharlaigh (e.g. cruth an eiseachnámharlaigh, the shape of the exoskeleton)
- Genitive plural:
- eiseachnámharlach, na n-eiseachnámharlach (e.g. struchtúr na n-eiseachnámharlach, the structure of the exoskeletons)
What does “eiseachnámharlach” mean?
- exoskeleton
- A hard outer covering that supports and protects the body of animals such as insects and crabs.Also: outer skeleton, external skeleton, shell.
“Eiseachnámharlach” with the article
The plural of exoskeleton in Irish is eiseachnámharlaigh. Here is eiseachnámharlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eiseachnámharlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eiseachnámharlach, the Irish word for exoskeleton.
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Exoskeleton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exoskeleton?
The Irish for exoskeleton is eiseachnámharlach (pronounced “ESH-ukh-naw-wur-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eiseachnámharlaigh.
How do you pronounce eiseachnámharlach in Irish?
Eiseachnámharlach is said like “ESH-ukh-naw-wur-lukh” (IPA /ˈɛʃəxˌnˠɑːwəɾˠl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of exoskeleton in Irish?
The plural of eiseachnámharlach is eiseachnámharlaigh; with the article, na heiseachnámharlaigh means “the exoskeletons”. The genitive plural is eiseachnámharlach, as in struchtúr na n-eiseachnámharlach (the structure of the exoskeletons).
Why does eiseachnámharlach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eiseachnámharlach (the exoskeleton), a heiseachnámharlach (her exoskeleton), a n-eiseachnámharlach (their exoskeleton), na heiseachnámharlaigh (the exoskeletons).
How is 'eiseachnámharlach' related to 'cnámharlach'?
It is 'cnámharlach' (skeleton) with the prefix 'eis-' meaning outer, so 'eiseachnámharlach' is an outer skeleton. An internal skeleton is 'inchnámharlach'.
