HeyRuaHow to say “metacarpus” in Irish
- Irish:
- meiteacarpas
- English:
- metacarpus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MET-yuh-kar-pus” /ˈmʲɛtʲəkaɾˠpˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- meiteacarpais, an mheiteacarpais (e.g. cnámha an mheiteacarpais, the bones of the metacarpus)
What does “meiteacarpas” mean?
- metacarpus
- The group of five long bones in the hand between the wrist and the fingers.Also: metacarpal bones, palm bones, hand bones.
“Meiteacarpas” with the article
Here is meiteacarpas after the article (an t-alt).
an meiteacarpas
the metacarpus
No change after an
“Meiteacarpas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meiteacarpas, the Irish word for metacarpus.
Tá an meiteacarpas idir caol na láimhe agus na méara.
The metacarpus lies between the wrist and the fingers.
Bhris sé cnámh sa mheiteacarpas ag imirt iomána.
He broke a bone in the metacarpus playing hurling.
Tá cúig chnámh sa mheiteacarpas.
There are five bones in the metacarpus.
Thaispeáin an x-gha briseadh i gcnámh an mheiteacarpais.
The X-ray showed a fracture in a metacarpal bone.
Ghortaigh mé mo mheiteacarpas nuair a thit mé.
I injured my metacarpus when I fell.
Mhínigh an múinteoir cad is meiteacarpas ann.
The teacher explained what the metacarpus is.
Bíonn at ar an meiteacarpas tar éis buille.
The metacarpus swells after a blow.
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Metacarpus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for metacarpus?
The Irish for metacarpus is meiteacarpas (pronounced “MET-yuh-kar-pus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce meiteacarpas in Irish?
Meiteacarpas is said like “MET-yuh-kar-pus” (IPA /ˈmʲɛtʲəkaɾˠpˠəsˠ/).
Does meiteacarpas have a plural?
No plural form is given for meiteacarpas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meiteacarpas change to mheiteacarpas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheiteacarpas. After ár (our) it stays ár meiteacarpas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'metacarpal bone' in Irish?
Use 'cnámh den mheiteacarpas' or 'cnámh an mheiteacarpais' for a single metacarpal bone.
