HeyRuaHow to say “lancet” in Irish
- Irish:
- lansa
- English:
- lancet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAN-suh” /ˈl̪ˠanˠsˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lansaí (lancets)
- Genitive singular:
- lansa, an lansa (e.g. faobhar an lansa, the edge of the lancet)
- Genitive plural:
- lansaí, na lansaí (e.g. úsáid na lansaí, the use of lancets)
What does “lansa” mean?
- lancet
- A small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used to make small cuts or open the skin.Also: surgical knife, scalpel, lance.
“Lansa” with the article
The plural of lancet in Irish is lansaí. Here is lansa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lansa
the lancet
No change after an
na lansaí
the lancets
Plural: no change after na
“Lansa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lansa, the Irish word for lancet.
Thóg an dochtúir lansa as an mbosca.
The doctor took a lancet out of the box.
Bhí an lansa an-ghéar ar fad.
The lancet was extremely sharp.
Ghearr sí an t-ainthreo le lansa.
She cut the abscess with a lancet.
Caitheadh na lansaí úsáidte sa bhosca bruscair speisialta.
The used lancets were thrown in the special bin.
Ghlan an bhanaltra lann an lansa go cúramach.
The nurse carefully cleaned the blade of the lancet.
Úsáideann daoine diaibéiteacha lansaí chun fuil a thógáil.
Diabetic people use lancets to take blood.
Tá mo lansa nua sa mhála.
My new lancet is in the bag.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lancet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lancet?
The Irish for lancet is lansa (pronounced “LAN-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lansaí.
How do you pronounce lansa in Irish?
Lansa is said like “LAN-suh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠanˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of lancet in Irish?
The plural of lansa is lansaí; with the article, na lansaí means “the lancets”. The genitive plural is lansaí, as in úsáid na lansaí (the use of lancets).
Is 'lansa' the same as a scalpel?
Not quite: 'lansa' is a lancet, a small pointed two-edged blade, while a scalpel is usually 'scalpall'.
