HeyRuaHow to say “nerve cord” in Irish
- Irish:
- néarchorda
- English:
- nerve cord
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NAYR-khor-duh” /ˈnʲeːɾˌxoːɾˠd̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- néarchordaí (nerve cords)
- Genitive singular:
- néarchorda, an néarchorda (e.g. fad an néarchorda, the length of the nerve cord)
- Genitive plural:
- néarchordaí, na néarchordaí (e.g. struchtúr na néarchordaí, the structure of the nerve cords)
What does “néarchorda” mean?
- nerve cord
- A bundle of nerve fibres running along the body of an animal, such as the spinal cord in vertebrates or the ventral cord in invertebrates.Also: neural cord, spinal cord, ventral nerve cord.
“Néarchorda” with the article
The plural of nerve cord in Irish is néarchordaí. Here is néarchorda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an néarchorda
the nerve cord
No change after an
na néarchordaí
the nerve cords
Plural: no change after na
“Néarchorda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using néarchorda, the Irish word for nerve cord.
Tá néarchorda ag rith feadh dhroim an ainmhí.
A nerve cord runs along the animal's back.
Tá an néarchorda cosanta ag an gcnámh droma.
The nerve cord is protected by the backbone.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an néarchorda sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We studied the nerve cord in biology class.
Bhí damáiste do chuid den néarchorda.
Part of the nerve cord was damaged.
Tá dhá néarchorda ag roinnt péisteanna.
Some worms have two nerve cords.
Tá na néarchordaí suite ar thaobh an bhoilg i bhfeithidí.
In insects the nerve cords lie on the belly side.
Taispeánann an léaráid suíomh an néarchorda.
The diagram shows the position of the nerve cord.
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Nerve cord in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nerve cord?
The Irish for nerve cord is néarchorda (pronounced “NAYR-khor-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is néarchordaí.
How do you pronounce néarchorda in Irish?
Néarchorda is said like “NAYR-khor-duh” (IPA /ˈnʲeːɾˌxoːɾˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of nerve cord in Irish?
The plural of néarchorda is néarchordaí; with the article, na néarchordaí means “the nerve cords”. The genitive plural is néarchordaí, as in struchtúr na néarchordaí (the structure of the nerve cords).
How is 'néarchorda' formed?
It combines 'néar-' (nerve, as in 'néaróg') with 'corda' (cord), so the c is lenited to give 'néarchorda'.
