HeyRuaHow to say “grey matter” in Irish
- Irish:
- liathábhar
- English:
- grey matter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-uh-haw-wur” /ˈlʲiəhɑːvˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- liathábhair, an liathábhair (e.g. tiús an liathábhair, the thickness of the grey matter)
What does “liathábhar” mean?
- grey matter
- The darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord; also used informally for intelligence or brains.Also: brain tissue, brains, intelligence.
“Liathábhar” with the article
Here is liathábhar after the article (an t-alt).
an liathábhar
the grey matter
No change after an
“Liathábhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liathábhar, the Irish word for grey matter.
Tá liathábhar san inchinn agus i gcorda an dromlaigh.
There is grey matter in the brain and in the spinal cord.
Úsáid do liathábhar, a mhic!
Use your grey matter, son!
Tá an liathábhar ar dhath liath bándearg.
The grey matter is a pinkish grey colour.
Rinne siad staidéar ar thiús an liathábhair.
They studied the thickness of the grey matter.
Níl mórán liathábhair aige, is cosúil.
He doesn't have much grey matter, it seems.
Cuireann an cluiche sin mo liathábhar ag obair.
That game gets my grey matter working.
Tagann athruithe ar an liathábhar le haois.
The grey matter changes with age.
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Grey matter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grey matter?
The Irish for grey matter is liathábhar (pronounced “LEE-uh-haw-wur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce liathábhar in Irish?
Liathábhar is said like “LEE-uh-haw-wur” (IPA /ˈlʲiəhɑːvˠəɾˠ/).
Does liathábhar have a plural?
No plural form is given for liathábhar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Can 'liathábhar' mean intelligence like English 'grey matter'?
Yes, informally, as in 'Úsáid do liathábhar', though 'éirim' or 'intleacht' are the usual words for intelligence.
