HeyRuaHow to say “hindbrain” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarinchinn
- English:
- hindbrain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-ur-in-khin” /iəɾˈɪnʲəxənʲ/
- Plural:
- iarinchinní (hindbrains)
- Genitive singular:
- iarinchinne, na hiarinchinne (e.g. feidhm na hiarinchinne, function of the hindbrain)
- Genitive plural:
- iarinchinní, na n-iarinchinní (e.g. méid na n-iarinchinní, the size of the hindbrains)
What does “iarinchinn” mean?
- hindbrain
- The rear part of the brain, including the cerebellum and medulla, which controls basic functions such as breathing and balance.Also: rhombencephalon, back of the brain.
“Iarinchinn” with the article
The plural of hindbrain in Irish is iarinchinní. Here is iarinchinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarinchinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarinchinn, the Irish word for hindbrain.
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Hindbrain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hindbrain?
The Irish for hindbrain is iarinchinn (pronounced “EE-ur-in-khin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iarinchinní.
How do you pronounce iarinchinn in Irish?
Iarinchinn is said like “EE-ur-in-khin” (IPA /iəɾˈɪnʲəxənʲ/).
What is the plural of hindbrain in Irish?
The plural of iarinchinn is iarinchinní; with the article, na hiarinchinní means “the hindbrains”. The genitive plural is iarinchinní, as in méid na n-iarinchinní (the size of the hindbrains).
Why does iarinchinn sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iarinchinn (the hindbrain), a hiarinchinn (her hindbrain), a n-iarinchinn (their hindbrain), na hiarinchinní (the hindbrains).
How is 'iarinchinn' formed?
It is 'iar-' (back, after) plus 'inchinn' (brain), parallel to 'réamhinchinn' (forebrain) and 'lárinchinn' (midbrain).
