HeyRuaHow to say “ileum” in Irish
- Irish:
- iléam
- English:
- ileum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-ay-um” /ˈɪlʲeːəmˠ/
- Plural:
- iléim (ileums)
- Genitive singular:
- iléim, an iléim (e.g. balla an iléim, wall of the ileum)
- Genitive plural:
- iléam, na n-iléam (e.g. ballaí na n-iléam, the walls of the ilea)
What does “iléam” mean?
- ileum
- The last and longest part of the small intestine, joining it to the large intestine.Also: small intestine, lower small intestine.
“Iléam” with the article
The plural of ileum in Irish is iléim. Here is iléam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iléam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iléam, the Irish word for ileum.
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Ileum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ileum?
The Irish for ileum is iléam (pronounced “IL-ay-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iléim.
How do you pronounce iléam in Irish?
Iléam is said like “IL-ay-um” (IPA /ˈɪlʲeːəmˠ/).
What is the plural of ileum in Irish?
The plural of iléam is iléim; with the article, na hiléim means “the ileums”. The genitive plural is iléam, as in ballaí na n-iléam (the walls of the ilea).
Why does iléam sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iléam (the ileum), a hiléam (her ileum), a n-iléam (their ileum), na hiléim (the ileums).
Is 'iléam' the same as 'ilium', the hip bone?
No. 'Iléam' is the part of the small intestine; the hip bone is a different word, so do not confuse the two.
