HeyRuaHow to say “nerve” in Irish
- Irish:
- néaróg
- English:
- nerve
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAY-rohg” /ˈnʲeːɾˠoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- néaróga (nerves)
- Genitive singular:
- néaróige, na néaróige (e.g. damáiste na néaróige, damage to the nerve)
- Genitive plural:
- néaróg, na néaróg (e.g. snáithíní na néaróg, the fibres of the nerves)
What does “néaróg” mean?
- nerve
- A fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body.Also: nerve fibre, neuron.
“Néaróg” with the article
The plural of nerve in Irish is néaróga. Here is néaróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an néaróg
the nerve
No change after an
na néaróga
the nerves
Plural: no change after na
“Néaróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using néaróg, the Irish word for nerve.
Tá néaróg ghafa i mo dhroim.
I have a trapped nerve in my back.
Rinne an fiaclóir an néaróg a bhaint as an bhfiacail.
The dentist removed the nerve from the tooth.
Bhí pian na néaróige dochreidte.
The nerve pain was unbelievable.
Iompraíonn na néaróga teachtaireachtaí chuig an inchinn.
The nerves carry messages to the brain.
Gortaíodh néaróg i mo lámh sa timpiste.
A nerve in my hand was injured in the accident.
Tá néaróga an duine an-íogair.
Human nerves are very sensitive.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoin néaróg sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We learned about the nerve in biology class.
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Nerve in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nerve?
The Irish for nerve is néaróg (pronounced “NAY-rohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is néaróga.
How do you pronounce néaróg in Irish?
Néaróg is said like “NAY-rohg” (IPA /ˈnʲeːɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of nerve in Irish?
The plural of néaróg is néaróga; with the article, na néaróga means “the nerves”. The genitive plural is néaróg, as in snáithíní na néaróg (the fibres of the nerves).
Can 'néaróg' mean nerve in the sense of courage or anxiety?
No, 'néaróg' is the body part. For nervousness say 'neirbhís', and for courage or cheek use words like 'misneach' or 'dánacht'.
