HeyRuaHow to say “midbrain” in Irish
- Irish:
- lárinchinn
- English:
- midbrain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWR-in-khin” /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˠɪnʲˌçɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lárinchinní (midbrains)
- Genitive singular:
- lárinchinne, na lárinchinne (e.g. feidhm na lárinchinne, the function of the midbrain)
- Genitive plural:
- lárinchinní, na lárinchinní (e.g. íomhánna na lárinchinní, the images of the midbrains)
What does “lárinchinn” mean?
- midbrain
- The middle part of the brain, between the forebrain and the hindbrain, forming part of the brainstem.Also: mesencephalon, middle brain.
“Lárinchinn” with the article
The plural of midbrain in Irish is lárinchinní. Here is lárinchinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lárinchinn
the midbrain
No change after an
na lárinchinní
the midbrains
Plural: no change after na
“Lárinchinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lárinchinn, the Irish word for midbrain.
Is cuid den inchinn í an lárinchinn.
The midbrain is part of the brain.
Tá an lárinchinn suite os cionn na pónsa.
The midbrain lies above the pons.
Rinne an dochtúir scrúdú ar an lárinchinn.
The doctor examined the midbrain.
Bhí damáiste beag sa lárinchinn aige.
He had slight damage in the midbrain.
Rialaíonn cuid na lárinchinne gluaiseacht na súl.
Part of the midbrain controls eye movement.
Chonaiceamar pictiúr de lárinchinn sa rang.
We saw a picture of a midbrain in class.
Rinne na taighdeoirí comparáid idir lárinchinní ainmhithe.
The researchers compared the midbrains of animals.
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Midbrain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for midbrain?
The Irish for midbrain is lárinchinn (pronounced “LAWR-in-khin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lárinchinní.
How do you pronounce lárinchinn in Irish?
Lárinchinn is said like “LAWR-in-khin” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˠɪnʲˌçɪnʲ/).
What is the plural of midbrain in Irish?
The plural of lárinchinn is lárinchinní; with the article, na lárinchinní means “the midbrains”. The genitive plural is lárinchinní, as in íomhánna na lárinchinní (the images of the midbrains).
How is 'lárinchinn' formed?
It combines 'lár' (middle) with 'inchinn' (brain), just as English 'midbrain' does; it follows the grammar of 'inchinn'.
