HeyRuaHow to say “ligament” in Irish
- Irish:
- ballnasc
- English:
- ligament
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWL-nusk” /ˈbˠal̪ˠn̪ˠəsˠk/
- Plural:
- ballnaisc (ligaments)
- Genitive singular:
- ballnaisc, an bhallnaisc (e.g. gortú an bhallnaisc, injury of the ligament)
- Genitive plural:
- ballnasc, na mballnasc (e.g. deisiú na mballnasc, repair of the ligaments)
What does “ballnasc” mean?
- ligament
- A tough band of tissue in the body that connects bones or holds organs in place.Also: ligaments, connective tissue.
“Ballnasc” with the article
The plural of ligament in Irish is ballnaisc. Here is ballnasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ballnasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ballnasc, 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 ballnasc (pronounced “BAWL-nusk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ballnaisc.
How do you pronounce ballnasc in Irish?
Ballnasc is said like “BAWL-nusk” (IPA /ˈbˠal̪ˠn̪ˠəsˠk/).
What is the plural of ligament in Irish?
The plural of ballnasc is ballnaisc; with the article, na ballnaisc means “the ligaments”. The genitive plural is ballnasc, as in deisiú na mballnasc (repair of the ligaments).
Why does ballnasc change to bhallnasc or mballnasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ballnasc becomes mo bhallnasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mballnasc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ballnasc' and 'teannán'?
A 'ballnasc' is a ligament, joining bone to bone, while a 'teannán' is a tendon, joining muscle to bone.
