HeyRuaHow to say “metatarsus” in Irish
- Irish:
- meiteatarsas
- English:
- metatarsus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MET-uh-tar-suss” /ˈmʲɛtʲət̪ˠaɾˠsˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- meiteatarsais, an mheiteatarsais (e.g. cnámha an mheiteatarsais, bones of the metatarsus)
What does “meiteatarsas” mean?
- metatarsus
- The metatarsus is the group of five long bones in the foot between the ankle and the toes.Also: metatarsal bones, instep bones, foot bones.
“Meiteatarsas” with the article
Here is meiteatarsas after the article (an t-alt).
an meiteatarsas
the metatarsus
No change after an
“Meiteatarsas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meiteatarsas, the Irish word for metatarsus.
Tá cúig chnámh sa mheiteatarsas.
There are five bones in the metatarsus.
Gortaíodh a mheiteatarsas sa chluiche.
His metatarsus was injured in the match.
Tá an meiteatarsas idir an rúitín agus na méara.
The metatarsus is between the ankle and the toes.
Rinne an dochtúir scrúdú ar an meiteatarsas.
The doctor examined the metatarsus.
Bhí briseadh i gcnámh den mheiteatarsas aici.
She had a fracture in a bone of the metatarsus.
Taispeánann an x-gha pian an mheiteatarsais.
The X-ray shows the pain of the metatarsus.
Tá meiteatarsas láidir ag reathaithe.
Runners have a strong metatarsus.
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Metatarsus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for metatarsus?
The Irish for metatarsus is meiteatarsas (pronounced “MET-uh-tar-suss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce meiteatarsas in Irish?
Meiteatarsas is said like “MET-uh-tar-suss” (IPA /ˈmʲɛtʲət̪ˠaɾˠsˠəsˠ/).
Does meiteatarsas have a plural?
No plural form is given for meiteatarsas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meiteatarsas change to mheiteatarsas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheiteatarsas. After ár (our) it stays ár meiteatarsas, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between meiteatarsas and meiteacarpas?
Meiteatarsas is the set of bones in the foot, while meiteacarpas is the matching set of bones in the hand.
