HeyRuaHow to say “forebrain” in Irish
- Irish:
- tulinchinn
- English:
- forebrain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUL-in-khin” /t̪ˠʊlʲˌɪnʲəxɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tulinchinne, na tulinchinne (e.g. forbairt na tulinchinne, development of the forebrain)
What does “tulinchinn” mean?
- forebrain
- The front part of the brain, the anterior section of the developing or adult brain.Also: prosencephalon, front brain.
“Tulinchinn” with the article
Here is tulinchinn after the article (an t-alt).
an tulinchinn
the forebrain
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tulinchinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tulinchinn, the Irish word for forebrain.
Is cuid den inchinn í an tulinchinn.
The forebrain is part of the brain.
Tá an tulinchinn ag tosach na hinchinne.
The forebrain is at the front of the brain.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi fheidhm na tulinchinne inniu.
We learned about the function of the forebrain today.
Forbraíonn an tulinchinn go luath sa suth.
The forebrain develops early in the embryo.
Tá an tálamas suite sa tulinchinn.
The thalamus is located in the forebrain.
Rinneadh damáiste don tulinchinn sa timpiste.
The forebrain was damaged in the accident.
Tarraing léaráid den tulinchinn i do chóipleabhar.
Draw a diagram of the forebrain in your copybook.
Other nouns in Irish
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Forebrain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forebrain?
The Irish for forebrain is tulinchinn (pronounced “TUL-in-khin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tulinchinn in Irish?
Tulinchinn is said like “TUL-in-khin” (IPA /t̪ˠʊlʲˌɪnʲəxɪnʲ/).
Does tulinchinn have a plural?
No plural form is given for tulinchinn in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tulinchinn change to thulinchinn or dtulinchinn?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tulinchinn becomes mo thulinchinn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtulinchinn (eclipsis).
How is 'tulinchinn' formed?
It combines the prefix 'tul-' (front, forehead) with 'inchinn' (brain), parallel to 'lárinchinn' (midbrain) and 'cúlinchinn' (hindbrain).
