HeyRuaHow to say “implant” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionchlannán
- English:
- implant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-khlan-awn” /ˈɪnˠxlˠən̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ionchlannáin (implants)
- Genitive singular:
- ionchlannáin, an ionchlannáin (e.g. suíomh an ionchlannáin, position of the implant)
- Genitive plural:
- ionchlannán, na n-ionchlannán (e.g. suíomh na n-ionchlannán, the positioning of the implants)
What does “ionchlannán” mean?
- implant
- A device or piece of tissue placed inside the body by surgery.Also: medical implant, surgical implant, dental implant.
“Ionchlannán” with the article
The plural of implant in Irish is ionchlannáin. Here is ionchlannán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionchlannán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionchlannán, the Irish word for implant.
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Implant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for implant?
The Irish for implant is ionchlannán (pronounced “UN-khlan-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionchlannáin.
How do you pronounce ionchlannán in Irish?
Ionchlannán is said like “UN-khlan-awn” (IPA /ˈɪnˠxlˠən̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of implant in Irish?
The plural of ionchlannán is ionchlannáin; with the article, na hionchlannáin means “the implants”. The genitive plural is ionchlannán, as in suíomh na n-ionchlannán (the positioning of the implants).
Why does ionchlannán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionchlannán (the implant), a hionchlannán (her implant), a n-ionchlannán (their implant), na hionchlannáin (the implants).
Is 'ionchlannán' the word for a transplant too?
No, 'ionchlannán' is an implant, a device or tissue placed in the body; an organ transplant is 'trasphlandú'.
