HeyRuaHow to say “gland” in Irish
- Irish:
- faireog
- English:
- gland
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAR-ohg” /ˈfˠaɾʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- faireoga (glands)
- Genitive singular:
- faireoige, na faireoige (e.g. at na faireoige, swelling of the gland)
- Genitive plural:
- faireog, na bhfaireog (e.g. galar na bhfaireog, glandular disease)
What does “faireog” mean?
- gland
- An organ in the body that produces a substance such as a hormone, sweat or saliva.Also: glandular organ.
“Faireog” with the article
The plural of gland in Irish is faireoga. Here is faireog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Faireog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faireog, the Irish word for gland.
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Gland in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gland?
The Irish for gland is faireog (pronounced “FAR-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is faireoga.
How do you pronounce faireog in Irish?
Faireog is said like “FAR-ohg” (IPA /ˈfˠaɾʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of gland in Irish?
The plural of faireog is faireoga; with the article, na faireoga means “the glands”. The genitive plural is faireog, as in galar na bhfaireog (glandular disease).
Why does faireog change to fhaireog or bhfaireog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faireog becomes m'fhaireog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaireog (eclipsis).
How do I say 'swollen glands' in Irish?
You can say 'faireoga ata', for example 'Tá faireoga ata orm' for 'I have swollen glands'.
