HeyRuaHow to say “ganglion” in Irish
- Irish:
- gainglín
- English:
- ganglion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GANG-leen” /ˈɡaŋɟlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- gainglíní (ganglia)
- Genitive singular:
- gainglín, an ghainglín (e.g. méid an ghainglín, the size of the ganglion)
- Genitive plural:
- gainglíní, na ngainglíní (e.g. líon na ngainglíní, the number of ganglia)
What does “gainglín” mean?
- ganglion
- A ganglion: a mass of nerve cells, or a small cyst or swelling on a tendon or joint.Also: nerve ganglion, ganglion cyst.
“Gainglín” with the article
The plural of ganglion in Irish is gainglíní. Here is gainglín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gainglín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gainglín, the Irish word for ganglion.
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Ganglion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ganglion?
The Irish for ganglion is gainglín (pronounced “GANG-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gainglíní.
How do you pronounce gainglín in Irish?
Gainglín is said like “GANG-leen” (IPA /ˈɡaŋɟlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of ganglion in Irish?
The plural of gainglín is gainglíní; with the article, na gainglíní means “the ganglia”. The genitive plural is gainglíní, as in líon na ngainglíní (the number of ganglia).
Why does gainglín change to ghainglín or ngainglín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gainglín becomes mo ghainglín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngainglín (eclipsis).
Is 'gainglín' used for both the nerve structure and the wrist lump?
Yes, 'gainglín' translates English 'ganglion' in both senses, though for the swelling a doctor may also simply say 'cist'.
