HeyRuaHow to say “lung” in Irish
- Irish:
- scamhóg
- English:
- lung
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKOW-ohg” /ˈskəuoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scamhóga (lungs)
- Genitive singular:
- scamhóige, na scamhóige (e.g. ailse na scamhóige, lung cancer)
- Genitive plural:
- scamhóg, na scamhóg (e.g. galar scamhóg, lung disease)
What does “scamhóg” mean?
- lung
- One of the two organs in the chest that you breathe with.Also: lungs, pulmonary organ.
“Scamhóg” with the article
The plural of lung in Irish is scamhóga. Here is scamhóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scamhóg
the lung
No change after an
na scamhóga
the lungs
Plural: no change after na
“Scamhóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scamhóg, the Irish word for lung.
Líon mé mo scamhóga le haer úr na maidine.
I filled my lungs with the fresh morning air.
Tá ionfhabhtú ar a scamhóg chlé.
He has an infection in his left lung.
Déanann an tobac damáiste do na scamhóga.
Tobacco damages the lungs.
Fuair sí ailse na scamhóige anuraidh.
She got lung cancer last year.
Bhí uisce i scamhóg an fhir a tarrtháladh.
The rescued man had water in his lung.
Tá scamhóga láidre ag an amhránaí sin.
That singer has strong lungs.
Chuir an dochtúir scrúdú ar a scamhóga.
The doctor examined her lungs.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lung in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lung?
The Irish for lung is scamhóg (pronounced “SKOW-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scamhóga.
How do you pronounce scamhóg in Irish?
Scamhóg is said like “SKOW-ohg” (IPA /ˈskəuoːɡ/).
What is the plural of lung in Irish?
The plural of scamhóg is scamhóga; with the article, na scamhóga means “the lungs”. The genitive plural is scamhóg, as in galar scamhóg (lung disease).
How do I say 'I have a pain in my chest' rather than my lungs?
Use 'cliabh' or 'ucht' for the chest: 'Tá pian i m'ucht', while 'scamhóg' refers only to the lung itself.
