HeyRuaHow to say “nerve ending” in Irish
- Irish:
- néarcheann
- English:
- nerve ending
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NAYR-khyan” /ˈn̠ʲeːɾˌxʲan̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- néarchinn
- Genitive singular:
- néarchinn, an néarchinn (e.g. feidhm an néarchinn, the function of the nerve ending)
- Genitive plural:
- néarcheann, na néarcheann (e.g. líon na néarcheann, the number of nerve endings)
What does “néarcheann” mean?
- nerve ending
- The end of a nerve fibre, where it receives or passes on signals in the body.Also: nerve end, sensory ending.
“Néarcheann” with the article
The plural of nerve ending in Irish is néarchinn. Here is néarcheann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an néarcheann
the nerve ending
No change after an
na néarchinn
the nerve ending (plural)
Plural: no change after na
“Néarcheann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using néarcheann, the Irish word for nerve ending.
Is néarcheann íogair é seo sa chraiceann.
This is a sensitive nerve ending in the skin.
Tá an néarcheann gortaithe ag an dó.
The nerve ending has been damaged by the burn.
Tá na mílte néarcheann i do mhéara.
There are thousands of nerve endings in your fingers.
Cuireann na néarchinn comharthaí chuig an inchinn.
The nerve endings send signals to the brain.
Mhínigh an dochtúir feidhm an néarchinn dúinn.
The doctor explained the function of the nerve ending to us.
Bíonn pian ann nuair a spreagtar néarchinn áirithe.
There is pain when certain nerve endings are stimulated.
Tá go leor néarcheann sa teanga.
There are many nerve endings in the tongue.
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Nerve ending in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nerve ending?
The Irish for nerve ending is néarcheann (pronounced “NAYR-khyan”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is néarchinn.
How do you pronounce néarcheann in Irish?
Néarcheann is said like “NAYR-khyan” (IPA /ˈn̠ʲeːɾˌxʲan̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of nerve ending in Irish?
The plural of néarcheann is néarchinn; with the article, it is na néarchinn. The genitive plural is néarcheann, as in líon na néarcheann (the number of nerve endings).
How is 'néarcheann' formed?
It combines 'néar-' (nerve, as in 'néaróg') with 'ceann' (end, head), so it literally means 'nerve end'.
