HeyRuaHow to say “jejunum” in Irish
- Irish:
- aoineán
- English:
- jejunum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-nyawn” /ˈiːnʲaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- aoineáin (jejunums)
- Genitive singular:
- aoineáin, an aoineáin (e.g. balla an aoineáin, wall of the jejunum)
- Genitive plural:
- aoineán, na n-aoineán (e.g. ballaí na n-aoineán, the walls of the jejuna)
What does “aoineán” mean?
- jejunum
- The middle part of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum.Also: small intestine, middle intestine.
“Aoineán” with the article
The plural of jejunum in Irish is aoineáin. Here is aoineán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aoineán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aoineán, the Irish word for jejunum.
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Jejunum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jejunum?
The Irish for jejunum is aoineán (pronounced “EE-nyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aoineáin.
How do you pronounce aoineán in Irish?
Aoineán is said like “EE-nyawn” (IPA /ˈiːnʲaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of jejunum in Irish?
The plural of aoineán is aoineáin; with the article, na haoineáin means “the jejunums”. The genitive plural is aoineán, as in ballaí na n-aoineán (the walls of the jejuna).
Why does aoineán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aoineán (the jejunum), a haoineán (her jejunum), a n-aoineán (their jejunum), na haoineáin (the jejunums).
Is 'aoineán' related to 'Aoine' (Friday)?
Yes: 'aoine' originally meant a fast, and the jejunum was named because it is usually found empty after death, like the Latin 'jejunus', fasting.
