HeyRuaHow to say “nervous system” in Irish
- Irish:
- néarchóras
- English:
- nervous system
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NAYR-khoh-russ” /ˈnʲeːɾˌxoːɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- néarchórais (nervous systems)
- Genitive singular:
- néarchórais, an néarchórais (e.g. galar an néarchórais, disease of the nervous system)
- Genitive plural:
- néarchóras, na néarchóras (e.g. staidéar ar néarchóras ainmhithe, a study of the nervous systems of animals)
What does “néarchóras” mean?
- nervous system
- The network of nerves, brain and spinal cord that carries signals around the body.Also: nerve system, neural system.
“Néarchóras” with the article
The plural of nervous system in Irish is néarchórais. Here is néarchóras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Néarchóras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using néarchóras, the Irish word for nervous system.
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Nervous system in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nervous system?
The Irish for nervous system is néarchóras (pronounced “NAYR-khoh-russ”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is néarchórais.
How do you pronounce néarchóras in Irish?
Néarchóras is said like “NAYR-khoh-russ” (IPA /ˈnʲeːɾˌxoːɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of nervous system in Irish?
The plural of néarchóras is néarchórais; with the article, na néarchórais means “the nervous systems”. The genitive plural is néarchóras, as in staidéar ar néarchóras ainmhithe (a study of the nervous systems of animals).
How is 'néarchóras' formed?
It combines 'néar-' (nerve, from 'néaróg') with 'córas' (system), with lenition giving 'néarchóras'.
