HeyRuaHow to say “myriapod” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilchosach
- English:
- myriapod
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-khuss-akh” /ˈɪlʲˌxɔsˠəx/
- Plural:
- ilchosaigh (myriapods)
- Genitive singular:
- ilchosaigh, an ilchosaigh (e.g. cosa an ilchosaigh, the legs of the myriapod)
- Genitive plural:
- ilchosach, na n-ilchosach (e.g. cosa na n-ilchosach, the legs of myriapods)
What does “ilchosach” mean?
- myriapod
- A many-legged invertebrate animal such as a centipede or millipede.Also: centipede, millipede, many-legged creature.
“Ilchosach” with the article
The plural of myriapod in Irish is ilchosaigh. Here is ilchosach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ilchosach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ilchosach, the Irish word for myriapod.
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Myriapod in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for myriapod?
The Irish for myriapod is ilchosach (pronounced “IL-khuss-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ilchosaigh.
How do you pronounce ilchosach in Irish?
Ilchosach is said like “IL-khuss-akh” (IPA /ˈɪlʲˌxɔsˠəx/).
What is the plural of myriapod in Irish?
The plural of ilchosach is ilchosaigh; with the article, na hilchosaigh means “the myriapods”. The genitive plural is ilchosach, as in cosa na n-ilchosach (the legs of myriapods).
Why does ilchosach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ilchosach (the myriapod), a hilchosach (her myriapod), a n-ilchosach (their myriapod), na hilchosaigh (the myriapods).
Is 'ilchosach' the same as a centipede?
Not exactly: 'ilchosach' is the general term for many-legged creatures, while a centipede is specifically 'céadchosach'.
