HeyRuaHow to say “meninx” in Irish
- Irish:
- meining
- English:
- meninx
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEN-ing” /ˈmʲɛnʲɪŋʲ/
- Plural:
- meiningí (meninxes)
- Genitive singular:
- meininge, na meininge (e.g. athlasadh na meininge, inflammation of the meninx)
- Genitive plural:
- meiningí, na meiningí (e.g. galar na meiningí, disease of the meninges)
What does “meining” mean?
- meninx
- Any one of the three membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.Also: meninges, brain membrane, membrane.
“Meining” with the article
The plural of meninx in Irish is meiningí. Here is meining after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meining” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meining, the Irish word for meninx.
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Meninx in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for meninx?
The Irish for meninx is meining (pronounced “MEN-ing”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is meiningí.
How do you pronounce meining in Irish?
Meining is said like “MEN-ing” (IPA /ˈmʲɛnʲɪŋʲ/).
What is the plural of meninx in Irish?
The plural of meining is meiningí; with the article, na meiningí means “the meninxes”. The genitive plural is meiningí, as in galar na meiningí (disease of the meninges).
Why does meining change to mheining?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheining. After ár (our) it stays ár meining, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meining' related to 'meiningíteas'?
'Meiningíteas' (meningitis) is the inflammation of the 'meiningí', the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
