HeyRuaHow to say “ligament” in Irish
- Irish:
- lúitheach
- English:
- ligament, sinews
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-hyakh” /ˈl̪ˠuːhəx/
- Plural:
- lúitheacha (ligaments)
- Genitive singular:
- lúithí, na lúithí (e.g. gortú na lúithí, the injury of the ligament)
- Genitive plural:
- lúitheach, na lúitheach (e.g. neart na lúitheach, the strength of the sinews)
What does “lúitheach” mean?
“Lúitheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ligament
- A tough band of tissue in the body that connects bones or holds a joint together.Also: tendon, sinew.
1 other meaning: sinews
- 2sinews
- In the plural, the muscles and sinews of the body, thought of as a person's strength.Also: thews, muscles.
“Lúitheach” with the article
The plural of ligament in Irish is lúitheacha. Here is lúitheach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lúitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lúitheach, the Irish word for ligament.
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Ligament in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ligament?
The Irish for ligament is lúitheach (pronounced “LOO-hyakh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lúitheacha. Depending on context it can also mean sinews.
How do you pronounce lúitheach in Irish?
Lúitheach is said like “LOO-hyakh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuːhəx/).
What is the plural of ligament in Irish?
The plural of lúitheach is lúitheacha; with the article, na lúitheacha means “the ligaments”. The genitive plural is lúitheach, as in neart na lúitheach (the strength of the sinews).
Does lúitheach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lúitheach can mean ligament or sinews, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'lúitheach' the same as 'féith'?
Not quite: 'féith' is a general word for sinew, vein or muscle fibre, while 'lúitheach' is more specifically a ligament or tendon.
